Interview: A.J. Jacobs, Author
So A.J. Jacobs likes to do things. Strange, challenging things. And then he writes about them. Seems simple enough. But in this world of people slipping into easy gimmicks to masquerade as entertainment, the sincerity (and the extent) with which Jacobs immerses himself in the experience is refreshing. First, he read the encyclopedia from start to finish…
continue readingThe Farther Shore Week Begins
I mentioned the other day that the Litblog Co-Op selected Matthew Eck’s The Farther Shore as the Winter 2007 Read This! title. LBC member sites will discuss this really strong book throughout the week. To get us started this Monday morning, The Emerging Writers Network provides a book review. Check back throughout the week for more about…
continue readingHenkin Reads in New York
Well, I’m sure that Joshua Henkins reads frequently in New York. He probably reads the newspaper, Internet sites, and a fair amount of novels. So that’s not really worthy of a headline. But the fact that he’s giving a reading is a little bit more news. Henkin is appearing tonight at Congregation Shaare Zedek at 212 West…
continue readingLBC Winter 2007 Read This! Announced
It’s with great pleasure that my colleagues at the Litblog Co-Op announce our Winter 2007 selection, The Farther Shore by Matthew Eck. I really enjoyed this book and I’m appreciative of Dan Wickett and the Emerging Writers Network for bringing it to the group’s attention. Check out this site, as well as all the LBC member sites…
continue readingSo, the Lack of a Blurb is a Criticism?
Janet Maslin reviews John Leake’s Entering Hades: The Double Life of a Serial Killer in today’s New York Times. It’s a pretty critical review and since I haven’t read the book, I can’t agree or disagree with Maslin’s complaints. But what caught my eye was her insinuation that a lack of a blurb equates to an…
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