Nonfiction

A Historian's Revolting July 4 Reading List

Kenneth C. Davis | Posted 07.24.2009 | Living


Kenneth C. Davis

With Independence Day just around the corner, here is a list of ten of my favorite books about the Revolutionary War era.

"Jailhouse Talk"

Jerry Zezima | Posted 04.26.2009 | Living


Jerry Zezima

I knew it was only a matter of time before my journalistic crimes landed me in jail. I just didn't think I would end up on Rikers Island.

Resurrecting Literature: Sustenance for the Progressive Soul

Jennifer Nix | Posted 08.06.2008 | Living


Jennifer Nix

I once again see the potential and power of literature, and hope to tell new and necessary stories. As activists, we must not lose sight of art. Here are some questions I posed to Aleksandar Hemon.

Marketing the Story

Lisa Dale Norton | Posted 05.28.2008 | Media


Lisa Dale Norton

No one needs to tune in to "Recount" to find out who won the 2000 Presidential election, but the entire story, told seven years ago, was all brought back instantly with one insert and a dozen chads falling out of the newspaper.