Ok, here’s my thought: Frazz stating some books were “racy” meant you can read the book fast, right?? Must have a lot of short words in them. That’s how Caulfield was able to read them so quickly! That’s the story I’m gonna stick to!
You can discuss any of them, just not always in detail.
Perhaps he could give an overview of how Skink is developed over the course of the series. Violence (which is allowed in discussion), but not much sex… He could even wrap it up by recommending “Skink – No Surrender,” which is one of Hiaasen’s books for younger readers.
I just picked up Skinny Dip, by Carl Hiaasen. Page 15 contains the phrase "semi retired dominatrix.’ It keeps getting better, I expect to follow Caulfields lead.
MichaelAxelFleming 19 days ago
“Appropriate” = what parents and teachers together are free to assign without bookburners censoring their choices.
diazch408 19 days ago
Heh, heh. Caufield is one clever kid. I bet he read his dad’s textbooks as a his parents put on cartoons.
Earthling Premium Member 19 days ago
“Appropriate “ as in most likely to elicit desired reaction from fellow students.
Baslim the Beggar Premium Member 19 days ago
Too many choices… Definitely do not report on “Strip Tease” …
He should show some sense and avoid bringing parental wrath down on the school by choosing one of Hiaasen’s juveniles..
eromlig 19 days ago
Hey, Jef – What’s Carl had to say to you about this? You guys know each other, right?
Big Al 19 days ago
I think Jef even makes a cameo appearance in Star Island as a paramedic.
robinafox 19 days ago
No amount of definition will help you to decide what’s appropriate. It’s a matter of judgement.
Serial Pedant 19 days ago
Uh Oh!
BJDucer 19 days ago
Ok, here’s my thought: Frazz stating some books were “racy” meant you can read the book fast, right?? Must have a lot of short words in them. That’s how Caulfield was able to read them so quickly! That’s the story I’m gonna stick to!
John Leonard Premium Member 19 days ago
I wonder if Jeff was anticipating “Bad Monkey” streaming this month.
DaBump Premium Member 19 days ago
For Caulfield, “appropriate” is apropos of making the teacher’s hair bun fly up in the air.
fritzoid Premium Member 19 days ago
You can discuss any of them, just not always in detail.
Perhaps he could give an overview of how Skink is developed over the course of the series. Violence (which is allowed in discussion), but not much sex… He could even wrap it up by recommending “Skink – No Surrender,” which is one of Hiaasen’s books for younger readers.
trainnut1956 19 days ago
Must be a Florida thing. Never heard of Hiaasen, or seen any of his books anywhere.
Mountain Meg 19 days ago
Racy doesn’t even begin to describe Hiaasen.
prrdh 19 days ago
For some reason, whenever I hear the word ‘appropriate’, my teeth itch.
SofaKing 19 days ago
Can any fans of Carl Hiaasen suggest some of his books to start with? My local library has a bunch of his work.
DKHenderson 19 days ago
“Appropriate” is the book that doesn’t get you sent to detention by Mrs. Olsen!
unfair.de 19 days ago
After looking it up I guess the majority of American readers will consider Hiaasen too much of a commie to be within a mile of any kids brain.
SofaKing 19 days ago
I just picked up Skinny Dip, by Carl Hiaasen. Page 15 contains the phrase "semi retired dominatrix.’ It keeps getting better, I expect to follow Caulfields lead.