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Title: Tom and Mike's book/author suggestion
Post by: babylonsean on November 28, 2012, 04:41:47 PM: Hey best show fans,

A few months ago, Tom and Mike were discussing one of their favorite authors on the show. Does anyone remember who that author was and which of his books Tom said he liked the best? It seems like the word "Atlanta" might have been in the title, but it was so long ago I'm not sure. I am in need of something good to read, and Tom seems like he has good taste. Thanks.
Title: Re: Tom and Mike's book/author suggestion
Post by: around the bend on November 28, 2012, 04:44:14 PM: There is a huge books thread in the general discussion board. Check it out! As to your query, I'm sorry I can't help.
Title: Re: Tom and Mike's book/author suggestion
Post by: InspectorHound on November 28, 2012, 10:37:38 PM: Probably Masters of Atlantis by Charles Portis
Title: Re: Tom and Mike's book/author suggestion
Post by: B_Buster on November 28, 2012, 11:19:29 PM: Yes, Charles Portis. Masters of Atlantis is probably his funniest book, but all of his novels are worth reading. I'm currently reading Escape Velocity, an anthology of miscellaneous journalism and fiction, that came out earlier this year.
Title: Re: Tom and Mike's book/author suggestion
Post by: heliumsocket on November 29, 2012, 11:59:20 PM: Hey Mike, have any nonfiction recommendations?

I read Methland after you mentioned it on air last year, and I really enjoyed that one.
Title: Re: Tom and Mike's book/author suggestion
Post by: B_Buster on November 30, 2012, 02:37:56 AM: Tim Weiner's Legacy of Ashes was great. Also, if you feel like really getting enraged, try Hedrick Smith's Who Stole the American Dream.

In fiction, I'm really enjoying Kevin Powers' The Yellow Birds.
Title: Re: Tom and Mike's book/author suggestion
Post by: heliumsocket on December 01, 2012, 12:43:47 AM: Thanks!
Title: Re: Tom and Mike's book/author suggestion
Post by: babylonsean on December 05, 2012, 02:13:24 PM: Cool, thanks! Turns out my dad is a huge Charles Portis fan, so I have access to all those books.