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The 90s feel staler than any other decade of the past century, helping me to cull books from my shelves. Nothing ages faster than casual mentions of internet technology, unless it's anything by Dave Eggers. They're both here.The diary entries of the professional writers and editors (with the exception of David Sedaris* and Ben Katchor) are most annoying: they're shaped and crafted, the snark and punchlines polished and carefully inserted, peppered with humble-brags. These entries violate the fre...
Really enjoyed the variety of diary entries in this book. From a school nurse to UPS driver to Malcom Gladwell. The writing is generally really strong across the board.
It was so interesting to catch little glimpses into other people's lives: writers, journalists, famous people, not famous people, a judge, a social worker, Bill Gates, Beck, a cop, a UPS driver, etc. These were diary email entries published as they were sent in, so they are supposed to feel real and unedited. Interesting...
Lots of people, keeping short-time diaries for publications. From Bill Gates to editors to lawyers. I skipped a few, some were good, some were pretty dull.
