February 2018 – Slushpile

The oddity of death and remove, in today’s social media age

By Scott McKenzie February 7, 2018March 2, 2018 In Essays 0 No tags 18

I’m currently reading The Largesse of the Sea Maiden, the posthumous collection from Denis Johnson. Expect a full review shortly.

Montfort on the future

By Scott McKenzie February 6, 2018 In News 0 No tags 18

Nick Montfort, author of The Future recently sat down with Slushpile patron saint John Biggs for an episode of the Technotopia podcast.

McGowan asks B&N for apology

By Scott McKenzie February 5, 2018 In News 0 No tags 17

A number of sources are reporting that an appearance from Rose McGowan at the Union Square Barnes & Noble went south.

Mickey Spillane’s guys and dolls

By Heather Quinlan February 2, 2018 In News 1 I the Jury, Mickey Spillane 22

The first time I remember seeing the name “Mickey Spillane” was in TV Guide, which had a full-page ad proclaiming “Stacey Keach in Mickey Spillane’s ‘Mike Hammer!’” These were too many names for me,

You still brag about that high school state championship?

By Scott McKenzie February 1, 2018 In Deals, News 0 No tags 20

So, here’s a book deal that will make you feel like you’ve accomplished almost nothing in your life.

“The only member of the U.S.

#tbt The Book of Lists

By Heather Quinlan February 1, 2018 In General, Non-Fiction, Reviews 0 Amy Wallace, David Wallechinsky 20

I love trivia. Trivial Pursuit is the only board game I’ll play. Probably because it’s the only one I’m good at.

Monthly Archives February 2018

The oddity of death and remove, in today’s social media age

Montfort on the future

McGowan asks B&N for apology

Mickey Spillane’s guys and dolls

You still brag about that high school state championship?

#tbt The Book of Lists

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