>features prominently in my favorite book of all time - The
>Gold Bug Variations, by Richard Powers.
>
>I think if you love that music and that recording of that
>music, you can't help but love that book as well.

Then I guess I better read it. I never have. I've heard about it of course. But as you know, "new" books aren't one of my specialties.

But I think I'll definitely check this one out.

I also got a copy of Roth's "The Human Stain" recently.

I'm trying to get familar with some "new" books. You know, "new" meaning written after the 1930s.

I want to read A Confederacy Of Dunces.

I know you recommended Cloud Atlas to me before. I still have that one in mind.

I feel like I should check out some Thomas Pynchon, but I'm not sure how much I'll like him.