You may be asking yourself, "Why should I listen to a random guy who I don't even know as to what books I should read?" Good question. (If you asked my wife, she would probably say you shouldn't. She stopped listening to me a long time ago, but I digress.) Anyway, here's the answer, because I'm just like you. I've been married for just short of an eternity. I have a couple of kids, a job, and a bunch of bills. I love sports, booze, swearing, hanging out with the fellas, and reading. I read a lot. I read at lunch, I read on the throne, I read every night in bed before drifting off to a fitful sleep (Why am I reading as opposed to doing something a little bit more cardio intensive in bed before going to sleep? See above.) Anyway, I've been building my library for a few years now and have over 270 volumes in it. I'll be posting a couple of reviews a week (in theory). I'll start with some of my favorites from the past and add new books as I finish them. Read the reviews, buy the books, and enjoy!

Thursday, July 1, 2010

A Nasty Bit of Rough by David Feherty

OK, we've discussed that Feherty is nuts. But this is waaaay over the top. A Nasty Bit of Rough is an idiotic, unbelievably funny, masterpiece of dick jokes, UK neighborly intolerance, and rampant drunken stupidity. I loved every moronic page of it. This thing even has plot twists and a freakin’ cliff hanger ending for God's sake! All this from a former pill popping, Bushmills swilling, mediocre Irish tour pro (who, lest ye misunderstand, I would give my left nut to play a round of golf with. It’s OK, I've already had kids....).

I won't bother going into the plot for you. I don't want to spoil any of this literary jewel (and by jewel I mean book that not so subtly implies that a giant, ugly Scotsman has a less than totally platonic relationship with a three legged sheep. I shit you not...). Seriously, guys crap themselves not once but twice in this damn thing (the second leading to the funniest line in the long history of the written word). Just buy it and enjoy. And by the way, if you happen to read this Feherty, finish the freakin’ sequel already you lazy bastard!!

Nats