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Right now I’m in the middle of Michael Chabon’s novel Wonder Boys. Of the three Chabons she’s read, this is Jessica’s least favorite, but thus far I think I like it a little better than Chabon’s first, The Mysteries of Pittsburgh (which had nonetheless blown me away). His latest novel, The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay is Jessica’s favorite, about a couple of comic book creators, or something like that. My buddy Jake liked it too, so I am looking forward to that one.

I’ve actually seen the film version of Wonder Boys, starring Michael Douglas. I remember loving it, but thankfully it was long enough ago that I do not remember the plot points.

Another book-inspired film that I saw before being tempted by the book: The Mosquito Coast. Harrison Ford was great in that movie, which I recall seeing in the theatre as a kid. I have a copy of the book now, after Jessica and I recently discovered Paul Theroux through Rhythm Ship singer Maggie Woods.