Some Thoughts on Infinite Jest During the Infinite Summer
If there's such a thing as the "one that got away" for books, Infinite Jest is mine. This summer, I was determined to finish it... Along with many readers at "Infinite Summer."
If there's such a thing as the "one that got away" for books, Infinite Jest is mine. This summer, I was determined to finish it... Along with many readers at "Infinite Summer."
Kenneth C. Davis | Posted 09.01.2009 | Living
Summer also means the often dread Summer Reading List. Many parents spend the summer in an endless harangue, telling their kids to read. But there is actually a good reason for that nag.
Kenneth C. Davis | Posted 07.11.2009 | Style
some of my favorite history books --recent and not-so recent--that may help you keep cool by taking you down to the water.
Jeff VanderMeer | Posted 09.14.2008 | Entertainment
This summer has seen the release of some engrossing novels that reflect a post 9-11 sensibility that assimilates and responds to the last seven years of absurdity, horror, heartbreak, stupidity, and dueling cynicism-idealism.
Lisa Dale Norton | Posted 08.06.2008 | Living
Memoir provides a means for anyone writing to become the hero of his or her own life. That's why we write memoir and that's why we read it.
Eric Kuhn | Posted 07.09.2008 | Politics
With the long primary season over and the presidential race gearing up, political wonks might need a break from the "real world" this summer. Escapism via a novel is one solution.
Michael Lombardi | Posted 07.08.2008 | Entertainment
How Tiger Does It is an excellent portrait into the mind of Tiger Woods and how he is able to dominate his opponent week in and out, yet never seems content with his achievements.
Mike Miley | Posted 09.06.2009 | Media