Month: September 2009

September 6, 2009

>From the Other Side

>I enjoy readings and signings, and I enjoy chatting with the authors. It turns out that the author–this author, anyway–enjoys it, too! I had…
September 5, 2009

>The New Yorker: "Distant Relations" by Orhan Pamuk

>Despite the relatively exotic setting of Istanbul, this New Yorker story—for a welcome change—takes a traditional form and has a satisfying, if open, conclusion….
September 5, 2009

>Banned Books Week

> Banned Books Week is almost upon us. Check out the website, the list of most-challenged books, the banned book map, and more. Many…
September 4, 2009

>Book Happenings

>On Thursday afternoon, I received a shipment of books. I unpacked the boxes, counted them, took pictures, etc. Contrary to suggestions I received from…
September 4, 2009

>New Issue: The Short Review

>It’s time for another new issue of The Short Review, with lots of good reading ideas.
September 4, 2009

>Lots o’ Books

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September 1, 2009

>Andrew’s Book Club

>Andrew has made two excellent selections for Andrew’s Book Club for September. The university press selection is Anne Sanow‘s Triple Time, which won the…