Alcohol - Hard-boiled Wonderland and the End of the World
Ch. 7 (Skull, Lauren Bacall, Library) “I took some ice out of the freezer, poured myself a large quantity of whiskey, and added a splash...
Food/Kitchen - Hard-boiled Wonderland and the End of the World
Ch. 5 (Tabulations, Evolution, Sex Drive) "Brought you fresh coffee and sandwiches," he said. "Cucumber, ham, and cheese. Hope that's all...
Music - Hard-boiled Wonderland and the End of the World
Ch. 1 (Elevator, Silence, Overweight) “The elevator was made, apparently, of a miracle alloy that absorbed all noise. I tried whistling...
Sofa - Hard-boiled Wonderland and the End of the World
Ch. 5 (Tabulations, Evolution, Sex Drive) “During these breaks, I went to the toilet, crossed my arms and put my face down on the desk,...
Books - Hard-boiled Wonderland and the End of the World
Ch. 1 (Elevator, Silence, Overweight) It was then that she said, "Proust". Or more precisely, she didn't pronounce the word "Proust", but...
