# Running out of books by Christopher Moore. What next? **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [November 20, 2003, 3:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/running-out-of-books-by-christopher-moore-what-next/214311 "2003-11-20T15:28:06Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 11\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Genghis\_Bob](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/45deac/32.png) [@Genghis\_Bob](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Genghis_Bob)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2003, 3:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/running-out-of-books-by-christopher-moore-what-next/214311/1 "2003-11-20T15:28:06Z")
Mrs. Rimshot discovered Christopher Moore’s “Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Jesus’ Childhood Pal” while wandering around the bookstore. That started our obsession with Mr. Moore’s writing. We ripped through Lamb, lent out our copy never to be seen again, then went back for “Coyote Blues”, “Bloodsucking Fiends”, and “The Island of the Sequined Love Nun.” I know there’s more (no pun intended), but I haven’t gotten to the bookstore since I finished the last one. Mrs. Rimshot and I are equaly hooked - almost to the point of fighting over who gets first “dibs”. And once we’ve started one of his books, everything else goes to hell until we’re finished. Sadly, it’s a short-lived passion, as we’re bound to read faster than Mr. Moore can write. . . . . . so, any Doper suggestions? If I like Christopher Moore, I’m also bound to like . . . ? ---
**Author:** ![heater2000ca](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/50afbb/32.png) [@heater2000ca](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/heater2000ca)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2003, 3:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/running-out-of-books-by-christopher-moore-what-next/214311/2 "2003-11-20T15:32:41Z")
I _love_ reading Christopher Moore books too. I would suggest you try Bill Fitzhugh. I’ve read one, “Pest Control” which was quite funny. I’ve got another one “Fender Bender” out from the library now, so I can’t vouch for that. I’ll be checking back on this thread, I’m interested what other books people would recommend too! Which Moore book is your favourite? I am somewhat partial to “Island of the Sequined Love Nun”, as it was my first, but I laughed myself silly reading “Bloodsucking Fiends” - the scene in the grocery store with the surfing behind the floor cleaner is one of the funniest scenes I’ve ever read. ---
**Author:** ![Jenny\_Haniver](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/e5b9ba/32.png) [@Jenny\_Haniver](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jenny_Haniver)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2003, 4:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/running-out-of-books-by-christopher-moore-what-next/214311/3 "2003-11-20T16:08:27Z")
I lurrrve Christopher Moore! Please make “Practical Demonkeeping” (his first book) next on your reading list. Other than that, Mr. Moore actually has a little feature on his website giving readers recommendations while he’s between books. It’s [www.chrismoore.com](http://www.chrismoore.com). Click on the Chris’s Picks title. Personally, I recommend anything by William Browning Spencer (especially “Zod Wallop”), and the Myth series by Robert Aspirin. If you read any fantasy at all, this series is a scream. Also, although he doesn’t write primarily funny books, I never miss a chance to recommend Jonathan Carroll, so look for “Sleeping in Flame” next time you’re out as well. ---
**Author:** ![heater2000ca](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/50afbb/32.png) [@heater2000ca](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/heater2000ca)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2003, 4:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/running-out-of-books-by-christopher-moore-what-next/214311/4 "2003-11-20T16:23:37Z")
Ooh, ooh, ooh … that reminded me. Thanks for posting the link to his website **Jenny Haniver** (For anyone who’s having trouble accessing the link, delete the period at the end of the hyperlink) Oh, and thanks for the other recommendations too, I’m marking them on my to-read list as well! While reading Chris’ Picks, I was reminded of a few other books that you might like, by authors which he mentions. “Naked Brunch” by Sparkle Hayter - very much like “Bloodsucking Fiends” and “Fierce Invalids Home from Hot Climates” by Tom Robbins. Happy reading! ---
**Author:** ![RealityChuck](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/realitychuck/32/195_2.png) [@RealityChuck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RealityChuck)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2003, 4:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/running-out-of-books-by-christopher-moore-what-next/214311/5 "2003-11-20T16:27:21Z")
I just discovered Moore this summer (with his latest, **Fluke** ) and rushed out to get **Lamb**. Now I have to buy all his rest. I haven’t been this enthused about an author since I found out about James Morrow (whose novels are very similar in theme to **Lamb** and who has the same wacky sense of humor). His website is also a great place to find books to read. They all sound so good I want to rush out and get them. ---
**Author:** ![Genghis\_Bob](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/45deac/32.png) [@Genghis\_Bob](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Genghis_Bob)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2003, 4:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/running-out-of-books-by-christopher-moore-what-next/214311/6 "2003-11-20T16:49:46Z")
I second the thanks, \*\* Jenny Haniver\*\*, for the link. And thanks all for the suggestions – I haven’t been this excited about going to the bookstore in a long time! I’ll add a suggestion of my own - any of Terry Pratchett’s _Discworld_ stories. The same humanist/absurdist sensibilities. Just like Moore, Pratchett makes me laugh out loud in the most inappropriate places. My favorite Moore (so far) - _Coyote Blue_. A close runner up is _Biff_, most notably for the fact that it reveals: Jesus was a Kung Fu master! ---
**Author:** ![Krisfer\_the\_Cat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/5f9b8f/32.png) [@Krisfer\_the\_Cat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Krisfer_the_Cat)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2003, 4:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/running-out-of-books-by-christopher-moore-what-next/214311/7 "2003-11-20T16:51:58Z")
Count me in for a **Chris Moore** fan! Laughed myself sick at _Lamb_. And I adored _The Lust Lizard of Melancholy Cove_. When I first discovered his website, I sent him an email. He is very friendly on email and way cool. He highly recommended **Chuck Palahniuck** to me. ---
**Author:** ![Krisfer\_the\_Cat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/5f9b8f/32.png) [@Krisfer\_the\_Cat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Krisfer_the_Cat)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2003, 4:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/running-out-of-books-by-christopher-moore-what-next/214311/8 "2003-11-20T16:53:47Z")
oh yes, and you might also enjoy **Waiting for the Galactic Bus** by Parke Godwin. ---
**Author:** ![Jenny\_Haniver](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/e5b9ba/32.png) [@Jenny\_Haniver](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jenny_Haniver)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2003, 5:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/running-out-of-books-by-christopher-moore-what-next/214311/9 "2003-11-20T17:01:52Z")
I thought of more! If you haven’t already, try The Series of Unfortunate Events, by Lemony Snicket. It’ll be in the kid’s section. Also, a I read a very cool book recently by the name of “Carter Beats the Devil” by Glen Gold, which I highly recommend, especially if you like magic, San Francisco, lions, pirates, or people named Philo. And a warning: If you order “Carter Beats the Devil” from Amazon, you’ll notice among the recommendations you get back a book by Wally Lamb called “I Know This Much Is True.” This is the worst book I have ever read in my life. I had the misfortune to take it camping, figuring that with a 900 page novel, I’d need no other books to get me through the weekend. How I wished we’d run out of toilet paper! ---
**Author:** ![Meurglys](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/258eb7/32.png) [@Meurglys](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Meurglys)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2003, 5:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/running-out-of-books-by-christopher-moore-what-next/214311/10 "2003-11-20T17:13:24Z")
I thought _Fluke_ was great! And I second **Bill Fitzhugh** , especially _Pest Control_ & _Organ Grinders_. I’d also suggest **Stephen Walker** : _Mr.Landen Has No Brain_ **Christopher Buckley** : _Thank You For Not Smoking_ **Jim Munroe** - _Flyboy Action Figure Comes With Gasmask_ is probably funniest… ---
**Author:** ![dejahma](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/839c29/32.png) [@dejahma](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dejahma)\ **Post date:** [November 23, 2003, 8:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/running-out-of-books-by-christopher-moore-what-next/214311/11 "2003-11-23T20:35:19Z")
Not science fictiony but you might want to try Carl Hiaasen. He writes pretty funny stuff about Florida. _Sick Puppy_ is one of my favorites but I like them all. Especially the ones with the hot, road kill eating, one eyed ex-govenor named Skink.