The loop by joe coomer 1999, trade paperback for sale. This seller has earned a 2 of 5 stars rating from biblio customers. Mar 22, 2018 trader joe s was around the corner for some snacks for the room. Joe coomer, born joseph alan coomer, is a fiction and nonfiction writer who lives outside of fort worth, texas, and in stonington, maine. The main thing to know about joe coomer is that he is an excellent and reliable writer, one book after the other, either fiction or non fiction. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. This book was made into a film, same title, which i also liked very much. Item in acceptable condition including possible liquid damage. The loop 9780571129492 by coomer, joe and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices.
The new york times read this book and feel better while you wait for the world to make sense. Cart hello select your address early black friday deals. If theres one thing that joe coomer does very well, its capturing in words both the strange, unresolved futility of life and the absolute absurdity of it. Lyman, a 30 yearold orphan, is sipping coffee on the front steps of the trailer he calls home one morning, when a 90yearold parrot arrives with a mysterious past and beakful of cryptic sayings such as that which hath wings shall tell the matte. Lyman, a thirtyyearold orphan, is sipping coffee on the front steps of the trailer he calls home one morning, when a n. Cart hello select your address early black friday deals best sellers gift ideas new releases electronics books customer service home computers gift cards coupons sell.
The loop ebook by joe coomer 9780684871240 rakuten kobo. This copy has some light soil to the edges of the text block else fine. Lyman, a thirtyyearold night patrolman on a fort worth highway, convinced that his pet, a parrot with a complicated history, holds a vital message for him, sits. Well, you will just have to read the book to see for yourself. He spends his winters in springtown, texas, where he runs a pair of large antique malls.
Texas author joe coomer is known for his witty novels set in texas and maine. He is one of the many overlooked writers whom you will not find on a fullpage ad, but will miss to your great loss. More shipping options available at checkout good condition. Lyman, a thirtyyearold orphan, is sipping coffee on the front steps of the trailer he calls home one morning, when a ninetyyearold parrot arrives. The loop by joe coomer signed first edition 1992 from. The loop by joe coomer 1999, trade paperback the lowestpriced brandnew, unused, unopened, undamaged item in its original packaging where packaging is applicable. The room itself was a good size, with 2 double beds and a pullout sofa. Corinna lothar the washington times joe coomer is a marvelously creative comic writer. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Convinced that heeding the birds wisdom will lead him to answers about himself he so desperately seeks, lyman combines his night job as a courtesy patrolman, circling the highway that loops around fort worth. Sep 01, 1993 ive read everything joe coomer has written to date and this is a favorite. Coomer has accomplished what every author dreams of. When the weathers nice, he takes his old motor sailer, yonder, on day sails and cruises down east.
Cart hello select your address best sellers todays. Joe coomer books list of books by author joe coomer thriftbooks. Sydney and joe, and forced them to work as swimming divers. Meanwhile, im going to read the loop, coomer s book thats being made into a movie starring penelope cruz. Read the loop by joe coomer available from rakuten kobo. See all books authored by joe coomer, including the loop, and beachcombing for a shipwrecked god, and more on. I think ive ordered and given at least 10 copies of this title alone. Mar 16, 2003 loverof books, im sure by now youve found some biographical information about joe coomer, the author of a pocketful of names. Read this book and feel better while you wait for the world to make sense.
Lyman, a thirtyyearold loner, is sipping coffee on the front steps of the trailer he calls home one morning, when a parrot suddenly alights on his screen door. A sassy parrot and a freespirited librarian upend the wellordered life of a solitary man. The loop by coomer, joe and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Joe coomer s most popular book is pocketful of names. The books main character, lyman, a 30yearold orphan whose job is to circle the citys loop for a living cleaning up debris, dead animals, etc. Best sellers gift ideas prime new releases customer service electronics home. The book begins with him sipping coffee this is one of the funniest novels i have ever read. A bird of the air is an independent romantic comedy film directed by margaret whitton, starring rachel nichols and jackson hurst. May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. The protagonist of coomer s deliciously quirky and perceptive fourth novel after a flatland fable is lyman, 30, a lovable loner he has never known his parents who works nights for the texas highway department, driving around the loop that circles fort worth.
The screenplay by roger towne is based on the novel the loop by joe coomer. The parrot arrives with a mysterious past and beak full of cryptic sayings, such as that which hath wings shall tell the matter. The loop audiobook, written by joe coomer audio editions. Listen free to loop by joe coomer with a free trial.
Sign up for librarything to find out whether youll like this book. The loop ebook by joe coomer official publisher page simon. The loop by joe coomer hardcover from discover books. The loop by joe coomer hardcover from discover books sku. Condition new isbn 10 0684859041 isbn 9780684859040 seller. See all books authored by joe coomer, including the loop, and beachcombing for a shipwrecked god, and more on thriftbooks. The front desk gave us a coupon for a nearby restaurant, and we enjoyed having chicago deep dish pizza delivered. The loop by joe coomer 1992, hardcover for sale online. In this dark, endless orbita subtly shifting metaphor for lymans own lifehe aids stranded. The loop by joe coomer paperback 19990909 from books. Joe coomer is the author of apologizing to dogs, beachcombing for a shipwrecked god, sailing in a spoonful of water, and an awardwinning book of nonfiction dream. Joe coomer is the author of beachcombing for a shipwrecked god, the loop, sailing in a spoonful of water and an awardwinning book of nonfiction, dream house.
The loop by joe coomer meet your next favorite book. Condition good isbn 10 0684859041 isbn 9780684859040 seller. Joe coomer books list of books by author joe coomer. Joe coomer is a fiction and nonfiction writer who lives outside of fort worth, texas, and on the coast of maine. Amanda heller the boston globe coomer writes so well, with such freshness and authenticity, that we hate to put the book down.
Convinced that heeding the birds wisdom will lead him to answers about himself that he so. The protagonist of coomers deliciously quirky and perceptive fourth novel after a flatland fable is lyman, 30, a lovable loner he has never known his. Joe coomer is the author of apologizing to dogs, beachcombing for a shipwrecked god, sailing in a spoonful of water, and an awardwinning book of nonfiction dream house. The loop ebook by joe coomer official publisher page. The loop by joe coomer 1992, hardcover for sale online ebay. We now accept credit cards online, or you can call 3193372996, or email us at infodesk.
Ive read everything joe coomer has written to date and this is a favorite. Cart hello select your address best sellers todays deals new releases electronics books customer service gift ideas home computers gift cards sell. Lyman, a thirtyyearold orphan, is sipping coffee on the front steps of the trailer he calls home one morning, when a ninetyyearold parrot arrives with a beakful of cryptic sayings such as that which hath wings shall tell the matter and a mysterious past. Possible ex library copy, will have the markings and stickers associated from the li. Like beachcombing for a shipwrecked god, one of his previous works, the loop is one of those books where every single person, place and thing has meaning that goes beyond the surface and. Lyman, a thirtyyearold orphan, is sipping coffee on the front steps of t. Coomer one vacant chair weighs solitude against companionship and explores how people can interfere with the smooth running of your life in this artfully. Get it by wednesday, jul 22 from mishawaka, indiana good condition 60 day returns buyer pays return shipping. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. Lyman, a thirtyyearold night patrolman on a fort worth highway, convinced that his pet, a parrot with a complicated history, holds a vital message for him, sits in the library researching its pastand romancing the librarian. Born november 3, 1958, in fort worth, texas, coomer attended the university of kentucky between 1977 and 1979 and subsequently attended the university of texas at arlington a single semester. Aboriginal people are respectfully advised that this book contains. Sep 01, 1993 books go search hello select your address best sellers todays deals new releases books electronics customer service gift.
He chronicled her purchase, restoration, and his stupiditi. Convinced that heeding the birds wisdom will lead him to answers about himself he so desperately seeks, lyman combines his night. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Joe coomer is the author of apologizing to dogs, beachcombing for a shipwrecked god, sailing in a spoonful of water, and an awardwinning book of. Joe coomer has 11 books on goodreads with 5791 ratings. The protagonist of coomers deliciously quirky and perceptive fourth novel after a flatland fable is lyman, 30, a lovable loner he has never known his parents who works nights for the texas highway department, driving around the loop that circles fort worth. In this age of the reconstituted male robert blys aftershave set, baying and honking, bonding out there in the woods, as well as those earnest, hairy fellows stealing little peeks at the king within it is a genuine pleasure to come across a book like joe.
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