Wizard of the Crow Week
Over at the The Litblog Co-Op, we just started a week of discussion involving Ngugi wa Thiong’o’s Wizard of the Crow. This book was the winner of the Winner 2006 Read This! process and is an amazing read. Stop by frequently throughout the week to learn more about this outstanding title.
continue readingPaul & Sophie Auster to Appear at Barnes & Noble
Lauren Cerand points to an event that should be a must-attend if you’re in the New York City area today. Paul Auster and Sophie Auster are appearing at the Union Square Barnes & Noble in Manhattan at 7pm this evening. The event is part of the ongoing Upstairs at the Square interview series. Paul is, of course,…
continue readingA Musical Tribute to Larry Brown
Jackson, Mississippi’s Clarion-Ledger is reporting that Bloodshot Records will release a CD in tribute to the late Larry Brown. Entitled Just One More, A Musical Tribute to Larry Brown, the CD will contain tracks from Mississippi musicians Cary Hudson, T-Model Ford, North Mississippi All-Stars and others. Also on the disc are non-Mississippi musicians such as Alejandro Escovedo,…
continue readingYet Another Reason Why So Many People Want to Write
I can handle comic strips about obese, talking cats. I can deal with comics involving beagles who think they’re WWI flying aces. Those aren’t tough stories to swallow. But the complete and total disregard for reality that stains Wednesday’s For Better or For Worse comic strip is sure to rile aspiring authors everywhere. This kind of thing…
continue reading… Until You See the Whites of their Eyes
I had a soccer game with a late kickoff this evening. I’m getting too old for playing soccer at 11pm on a school night. We ended with a tie, and were happy with that result since we faced a pretty strong club. But I’m going to be dying tomorrow because I have a really early,…
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