All the Sad Young Readers
For the past few weeks, I’ve been reading nonfiction almost exclusively. There have been a few novels scattered here and there, but not as many as my usual literary diet requires. So to break out of my nonfiction rut, I decided to read a bigtime, serious, attention-getting novel. I grabbed one that generated a ton…
continue readingCool Activities at Dzanc Books
Dzanc Books, one of the coolest small, independent publishers out there, has some interesting activities in the coming weeks. Mark your calendars now, because you’ll want to get in on this action. First up, writers can submit their work-in-progress for the 2008 Dzanc Prize. The winner receives $5,000. In keeping with Dzanc’s mission of supporting…
continue readingCeltics, Lakers, and Lost Bets
Although I generally like to think of myself as a man of honor, I must admit that I’ve been severely lacking in this one instance. Way back in June when the Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers were playing in the NBA Finals, I placed a bet on Kobe and the boys to win. Obviously,…
continue readingThe Way Agents Read
Or, at least one of them. Jessica at Book Ends has an interesting post on how she reads the different types of material she gets.
continue readingHow Can I Get a Gig Like This?
This has nothing to do with books, but I found this article infuriatingly eye catching. Seems Alan Fishman signed up to be the CEO of Washington Mutual three weeks ago, just prior to the bank’s collapse. His pay for that temp job? $19 million. “To be fair, Fishman wasn’t the one that took WaMu down…
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