Holy cow david duchovny book

In holy cow, david duchovnys charismatic creatures point the way toward a mutual understanding and acceptance that the world desperately needs. Jeff ayers, the denver post this is the best cowbased theological odyssey of all time. Paperback proof, to be published on 3 february 2015 by headline, 206 pages. You either like the sound of a novel about a cow wanting to escape to india because cows are sacred. Ditzy teenage mannerisms aside, elsie bovary is an.

Coverage of the book has repeatedly cited duchovny s masters degree in english literature from yale, though of course, noncelebrities who receive degrees in english are not generally considered likely to turn out highquality works of fiction, especially on their first try. Craig ferguson david duchovny is a very smart and wryly entertaining actor, and now, novelist. Apr 30, 2018 the author of the wellreceived novels holy cow and bucky expletive dent, duchovny is best known for his starring roles in thex files and showtimes californication. Through the window, she sees the farmers family gathered around a bright box god and.

Through the window, she sees the farmers family gathered around a bright box god and what the box god reveals about something called an industrial meat farm shakes elsies understanding of her world to its core. David duchovny, known for the x files and californication, is publishing his first novel, holy cow. Jan 30, 2015 david duchovny, known for the x files and californication, is publishing his first novel, holy cow. David duchovny originally intended his novel holy cow to be an animated movie, and i think it would have worked really well that. Early in the book, for instance, elsie tells us that her editor has warned against suggesting who. Until one night, elsie sneaks out of the pasture and finds herself drawn to the farmhouse. Holy cow, an indian travelogue by sarah macdonald journalist. Holy cow by david duchovny is a comic delight that will thrill fans of jasper fforde and ben aaronovitch. Songs holy cow lee dorsey song, a 1966 hit single by lee dorsey holy cow, a song by kos on the album the anchorman mixtape holy cow, a. Sep 22, 2015 holy cow by david duchovny published by headline on september 24th 2015 genres.

Sep 24, 2015 holy cow by david duchovny is a comic delight that will thrill fans of jasper fforde and ben aaronovitch. We zipped through holy cow, savoring every moment of knowing humor and popculture cleverness. Yep, duchovny is a funny guy, so when i spotted a book by him titled holy cow on the book shelf one day, i knew at some point id be buying it, giving it a read and wouldnt be disappointed. Q, for obvious reasons gotta read the book to find out. Holy cow by david duchovny books hachette australia. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. A rollicking, globetrotting adventure with a twist. Matt haig, the guardian duchovnys zany, madcap first novel, holy cow. Feb 03, 2015 holy cow by david duchovny is a comic delight that will thrill fans of jasper fforde and ben aaronovitch.

And anyone who enjoys a witty wisecrack in a novel. Youll hear book critics everywhere sharpening their knives. Actor david duchovnys debut novel, holy cow, depicts a cow, pig and. David duchovny is a beloved television, stage, and screen actor. Actor david duchovnys debut novel, holy cow, depicts a cow, pig and turkey leaving an upstate new york farm in order to make spiritual journeys to india, israel and turkey. The book tells the story of elsie, a cow who undergoes an existential awakening that causes her, along with tom, a turkey, and shalom, a jewish pig, to light out from the farm where they lived in. Holy cow by david duchovny is a comic delight that will thrill fans of.

Duchovny is a witty writer, and hes especially good at conjuring these oddball voices. Between the books sly humor, gently humanist animalist. Buy holy cow by david duchovny from waterstones today. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read holy cow. Jan 26, 2015 holy cow by david duchovny is a comic delight that will thrill fans of jasper fforde and ben aaronovitch. Click download or read online button to get holy cow book now. Jeff ayers, the denver post this is the best cow based theological odyssey of all time. Feb 24, 2016 yep, duchovny is a funny guy, so when i spotted a book by him titled holy cow on the book shelf one day, i knew at some point id be buying it, giving it a read and wouldnt be disappointed. Reviewer michael schaub says david duchovnys new novel holy cow is a mess of corny humor and halfbaked, phoned in. Holy cow expression, an exclamation of surprise cattle in religion, particularly in hinduism, zoroastrianism, and ancient egyptian religion. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Actor david duchovnys first novel, holy cow, is a madcap fable about growing up. Holy cow by david duchovny 2015, hardcover for sale.

Actor david duchovny, 54, is trying on a new role with the publication of his first novel, holy cow, about a talking cow, pig and turkey that go on the lam when they discover theyre destined for. A new york times bestseller, holy cow is a rollicking, globetrotting adventure with a twist. Actor david duchovnys weird and hysterically funny novella follows a cow from upstate new york who confronts hard truths about life as a farm animaland her complicated relationship with humans. There are indeed aspects of this bizarre animal odyssey of a cow, a pig and a turkey searching for a home where they will be loved and safe that make important points. The author of the wellreceived novels holy cow and bucky expletive dent, duchovny is best known for his starring roles in thex files and showtimes californication. Holy cow by david duchovny if these books could talk.

Jan 09, 2015 holy cow by david duchovny is a comic delight that will thrill fans of jasper fforde and ben aaronovitch. The official page for elsie bovary, the star of david duchovnys new novel, holy cow. Holy cow, an indian travelogue by sarah macdonald journalist holy cow casino and brewery, a casino in las vegas, nevada. As an animal advocate and a vegan, i really wanted to love david duchovny s intelligent and wisecracking new book, holy cow. Elsie bovary is a cow and a pretty happy one at that. Actor david duchovnys first novel, holy cow, is a madcap fable. Holy cow by david duchovny 2015, hardcover for sale online. Coverage of the book has repeatedly cited duchovnys masters degree in english literature from yale, though of course, noncelebrities who receive degrees in english are not generally considered likely to turn out highquality works of fiction, especially on their first try. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading holy cow. David duchovnys voice and inflection was made for this and id listen to him read any book to me. Bull mythology, as it pertains to ancient mythology holy cow. The rest of the book has elsie along with a pig who goes from.

David duchovny talks about his debut novel, his fear of ageing, and the prospect of a reboot for the xfiles. Thats pretty much how the story started to come about in his head. One such book called holy cow was published at the beginning of 2015 by xfiles actor. Feb 02, 2015 actor david duchovny, 54, is trying on a new role with the publication of his first novel, holy cow, about a talking cow, pig and turkey that go on the lam when they discover theyre destined for. Duchovny should be feeling sheepish about the demands his drawnout puns and barn humor make on our indulgence. Read the first chapter of david duchovnys debut novel. Read the first chapter of david duchovnys debut novel, holy cow. Holy cow by david duchovny meet your next favorite book. One night, elsie and mallory sneak out of their pasture. David duchovny wrote a novel called holy cow, and its. A modernday dairy tale rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far.