Re-Reading Infinite Jest

I'm re-reading Infinite Jest (along with most of my book store co-workers) and if anyone wants to join in on the fun, I've posted our reading schedule below.

Date Page #

2/21 63

2/24 94

2/27 137

3/2 168

3/5 210

3/8 242

3/11 284

3/14 316

3/17 358

3/21 390

3/24 432

3/27 464

3/30 506

4/2 537

4/5 580

4/8 611

4/11 653

4/14 685

4/17 727

4/20 759

4/23 801

4/27 833

4/30 875

5/2 907

5/5 949

5/8 981

Is This What Represents Chicago?

Granta 108 (The Chicago Issue)
256 pages published by Grove Press

Apparently this issue of Granta, issue 108, based entirely around Chicago (both in content and authorship), is the highest selling issue of Granta of all time. So, you're welcome, Granta.

But. But. This issue was kinda lame. The Chris Ware cover art is the best thing about the whole thing, which is strange because taking a look at the table of contents, there are some pretty impressive names. Just to name a few: Aleksandar Hemon, Stuart Dybek, Don DeLillo, George Saunders, Richard Powers, and the token Chicago writer, Sandra Cisneros. I mean, come on, those are some good names. But the results fall way short. I don't know what it was. Disappointing. Don't waste your time. Read the aforementioned authors but just read their books.

I Learned This Word While Reading A Book, Vol. 83

opprobrium- harsh criticism; public disgrace arising from somone's shameful conduct.