https://community.qvc.com/t5/Community-Chat/Anyone-read-George-Saunders/m-p/321060#M136334 <P>I've read a couple of his short story collections recently, <STRONG>Pastoralia</STRONG> now his latest, <STRONG>Tenth of December</STRONG>. My first few of his stories I was scratching my head, but then I've been able to get in the flow of his imagination and I'm turning into a fan. He's just a genius, the stories and scenarios are often unsettling and upsetting, but I love the way he can pierce our balloons.</P> <P>Any other fans?</P> <P>If you do like his work, what other authors do you recommend?</P> <P>My other favorite author / discovery this year is Carl Hiaasen, read <STRONG>Stormy Weather</STRONG> -- loved. So funny it hurts.</P> <P>Then Joyce Carol Oates, <STRONG>My Sister, My Love</STRONG> -- satiric take on the JonBenet Ramsey case, but she used that as a springboard for tons of social commentary. Want to read lots more of her.</P> <P>I'm thinking next I need to read Thomas Pynchon, just because he's another in the same genre according to reviewers.</P> <P>Thoughts?</P> Sun, 28 Apr 2013 16:22:58 GMT Buttercups 2013-04-28T16:22:58Z https://community.qvc.com/t5/Community-Chat/Anyone-read-George-Saunders/m-p/321060#M136334 <P>I've read a couple of his short story collections recently, <STRONG>Pastoralia</STRONG> now his latest, <STRONG>Tenth of December</STRONG>. My first few of his stories I was scratching my head, but then I've been able to get in the flow of his imagination and I'm turning into a fan. He's just a genius, the stories and scenarios are often unsettling and upsetting, but I love the way he can pierce our balloons.</P> <P>Any other fans?</P> <P>If you do like his work, what other authors do you recommend?</P> <P>My other favorite author / discovery this year is Carl Hiaasen, read <STRONG>Stormy Weather</STRONG> -- loved. So funny it hurts.</P> <P>Then Joyce Carol Oates, <STRONG>My Sister, My Love</STRONG> -- satiric take on the JonBenet Ramsey case, but she used that as a springboard for tons of social commentary. Want to read lots more of her.</P> <P>I'm thinking next I need to read Thomas Pynchon, just because he's another in the same genre according to reviewers.</P> <P>Thoughts?</P> Sun, 28 Apr 2013 16:22:58 GMT https://community.qvc.com/t5/Community-Chat/Anyone-read-George-Saunders/m-p/321060#M136334 Buttercups 2013-04-28T16:22:58Z