> I was just > wondering if in the opinion of any of you established Salinger readers, if > you think I should read the stories in any particular order- the way they > are listed in the book, or perhaps a different way that you think would > change my view of understanding or something? alphabetical. my favourite band ever, the pixies, used to play their set list in alphabetical order. on some bootlegs, the bassist is even heard to say, 'thanks! and now for the I's'. :helena -- http://www.geocities.com/SouthBeach/4801/