@24hourbookclub reads Both Flesh and Not

On January 6, 2013, we devoured the new collection of David Foster Wallace's essays in one big gulp with readers all over the world. These are our tweets.

  1. If you're into hardcover, there's still time to visit a bookstore or order Both Flesh and Not for Saturday delivery: amazon.com/Both-Flesh-Dav…
  2. Alternatively, ebooks are spontaneity enablers. We'll be posting links to those as the countdown to Sunday continues :) 24hourbookclub.com
  3. Making plans to read in person with some friends for the @24hourbookclub this Sunday! Now to think about snacks.
  4. On Sunday, we’ll be using @Branch to discuss DFW’s essays at greater length. Ask to join here: branch.com/g/24hourbookcl… and we’ll hook you up!
  5. On Sunday, I'll be reading the new collection of DFW essays in @Readmill with @24hourbookclub…and Readmill wrote it up! blog.readmill.com/post/397463522…
  6. It's Sunday morning in New Zealand and Singapore…the leading edge of #24hourbookclub! If you live around there, let us know once you begin?
  7. (We'll introduce you to other readers in similar time zones, and hook you up with early access to the @Branch group if you'd like.)
  8. Snack run for #24hourbookclub sustenance: complete. Never undertake a reading marathon without a full fridge! Getting excited for tomorrow.
  9. How did I miss that #24hourbookclub will take place tomorrow? Thank goodness I already had a copy of Both Flesh and Not. Super excited!
  10. Ready? I wrote up a few #24hourbookclub tips here: blog.dianakimball.com/post/397978877… But most importantly: get a good night's sleep! Tomorrow, we read.
  11. Wondering when to start reading in the morning? Short answer: whenever you're ready. As for us…we'll start tweeting as soon as we wake up!
  12. @dianakimball @24hourbookclub Think of me as the Int Date Line start gun guy! I'll be with each 24BC reader in spirit, cheering you all on!
  13. "Anaclisis- psychological dependence on others" Let's do this #24hourbookclub amzn.com/k/D5wk-AZXTEGe… anaclisis—psychological dependen...
  14. DFW's Federer Moment: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NLhM6P_p0KE&feature=player_detailpage#t=117s #24hourbookclub
  15. @Mashehu #24hourbookclub looks like we're in the same time-zone. Just finished the lovely Federer-text. Keep on reading!
  16. #24hourbookclub mentioning the dangerous fact that pop culture seems to deal with death less and less rdml.it/UW9ZFg via @Readmill

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