Summer Reading

Some Thoughts on Infinite Jest During the Infinite Summer

Mike Miley | Posted 09.06.2009 | Media


Mike Miley

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."

Summer Reading, Literary IQ and a Pop Quiz

Kenneth C. Davis | Posted 09.01.2009 | Living


Kenneth C. Davis

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.

Summer Reading List With a Twist

Kenneth C. Davis | Posted 07.11.2009 | Style


Kenneth C. Davis

some of my favorite history books --recent and not-so recent--that may help you keep cool by taking you down to the water.

Summer Political Fiction: From Jessica Z to Black Clock 9

Jeff VanderMeer | Posted 09.14.2008 | Entertainment


Jeff VanderMeer

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.

The Summer Squawk About Memoir

Lisa Dale Norton | Posted 08.06.2008 | Living


Lisa Dale Norton

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.

Political-Ish Summer Reads

Eric Kuhn | Posted 07.09.2008 | Politics


Eric Kuhn

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.

The Dead Time is Book Reading Time in the NFL

Michael Lombardi | Posted 07.08.2008 | Entertainment


Michael Lombardi

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.