Jim Krusoe Bücher

Iceland follows the absurd adventures of its narrator, Paul, from making love to a woman named Emily whom he meets by a swimming pool filled with floating internal organs, to falling into an underground river in a volcano in Iceland, to sitting in a piano bar for six years crying over the lyrics to "The Banana Boat Song." Driven by Paul's obsession to be reunited with Emily, the plot leaps hilariously through time, coincidence, and disjointed logic, with only the narrator's ludicrous perspective to hold it on course. Reminiscent of Raymond Roussel and Harry Mathews, Krusoe has combined an eccentric character and an outlandish plot to create an unforgettable book.

The Writer's Notebook II continues the tradition of its predecessor, featuring essays from craft seminars at the Tin House Summer Writer's Workshop and contributions from Tin House magazine and Tin House Books authors. This collection delves into essential craft elements like humor, suspense, and research while also addressing the creation of fractured and nonrealist narratives and the significance of dreams in fiction. It serves as both a toolkit and a source of inspiration for writers. Aspiring authors will find sixteen insightful essays on the craft of writing by notable Tin House authors and workshop faculty, including Aimee Bender, Steve Almond, and Maggie Nelson. The essays cover a range of topics: from beginnings and the importance of humor to the role of work in prose and poetry. Other essays discuss nonlinear narratives, the process of revision, and the interplay between story and dream. Each piece offers a unique perspective, encouraging writers to explore their craft more deeply and creatively. With contributions from a diverse array of voices, this collection is an engaging and enlightening read for anyone interested in the art of writing.