There's a single question that has driven most of the great books in history: "What would happen if young, unpleasant people acquired property?" That's the question at the heart of this book, a searing indictment of MFA graduates everywhere. Come for interesting, well-drawn characters like the magical elf-woman who can't use a coffee maker, check voicemail, or use a dimmer switch on a light, but STAY for comforting mentions of bands you remember and some of 2005's sickest burns. It's a thin premise for a mediocre mumblecore movie, and an even thinner excuse for a 160-page book. Join us in...the Condominium.

Recommendations:Godspeed, Lynn BreedloveChronic City, Jonathan Lethem

Music:"Suburb Party" by The Majesticons"New York I Love You But You're Bringing Me Down" by LCD Soundsystem"Campus" by Vampire Weekend"Deception" by Blackalicious