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Random Nuggets

or, books I've read most of but can't be bothered finishing for one reason or another

Adventures In the Screen Trade
by William Goldman

This is a highly entertaining look at the business of making films from the perspective of the screen writer. Thoroughly enjoyable.
Why didn't I finish it? Well there's this section at the back about adapting a short story that I can't be bothered reading right now.

A Confederacy Of Dunces
by John Kennedy Toole

This is by all accounts a magnificent book. Well I've persevered to about the halfway point and I've lost all interest. I assume something cool happens in the next couple of chapters that makes people rave about it. I'll get round to it someday.

From Joy Division To New Order: The True Story of Anthony H Wilson and Factory Records
by Mick Middles

Does what it says on the tin, this one. I borrowed it from the library but I lost interest so I took it back when the loan ended. I might have finished it if I had it lying around, as it was good for dipping into. I'm a bit burnt out on this story after 24 Hour Party People (book and film) and Touching From A Distance.
If you're interested in the Factory story, worth reading. If you're not interested in Factory don't bother. Instead get a Joy Division best of and listen to Transmission, She's Lost Control, Atmosphere, Love Will Tear Us Apart, etc.