AltWeeklies Wire
Man in Backnew

Johnny Cash sideman Marshall Grant goes on the record with a new book and an exclusive interview.
The Memphis Flyer |
Chris Davis |
12-22-2006 |
Author Profiles & Interviews
Palestinian Considerationnew

Former President Jimmy Carter returns to the Middle East.
Chicago Newcity |
John Freeman |
12-20-2006 |
Author Profiles & Interviews
Criminally Sexynew

If the world really was inhabited by the people in Brennan's imagination, there'd be a serial killer around every corner -- but when it comes to her books, should we dial ‘M’ for murder or making love?
Sacramento News & Review |
Kel Munger |
12-14-2006 |
Author Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Allison Brennan, Speak No Evil
Hillbilly Noirnew
The literary world is abuzz over Daniel Woodrell, bard of the Ozarks.
Riverfront Times |
Ben Westhoff |
12-11-2006 |
Author Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Daniel Woodrell
Those Who Win the Gamenew
Jance turns past pain into literary gain.
Tucson Weekly |
Tom Danehy |
12-08-2006 |
Author Profiles & Interviews
Tags: J.A. Jance, Web of Evil
Dominion Over Politicsnew

Goldberg warns that while the religious movement may seem down and out, there's no better political organizing force in the U.S. today.
San Antonio Current |
Ed Conroy |
12-07-2006 |
Author Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Kingdom Coming, Michelle Goldberg
Still Going Strongnew

The three-time Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist talks about his father, the future of the L.A. Times and "the bad guy" in control.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Nikki Bazar |
12-01-2006 |
Author Profiles & Interviews
Tags: I, Con, Paul Conrad
Sketches of Painnew
Miles Davis' estranged firstborn son speaks, softly but angrily.
The Village Voice |
Rob Harvilla |
11-30-2006 |
Author Profiles & Interviews
Sorting Out '56new
Princz tries to untangle the messy memories of the Hungarian revolution.
Montreal Mirror |
Patrick Lejtenyi |
11-17-2006 |
Author Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Andrew Princz, Bridging the Divide
Gonzo, but Not Forgottennew
Ralph Steadman relates fear and loathing from the book-tour trail.
Miami New Times |
Carlos Suarez De Jesus |
11-13-2006 |
Author Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Ralph Steadman, The Joke's Over
Death Trapnew
A Vermont reporter-turned-advocate spreads the gospel of dying well.
Seven Days |
Ken Pircard |
11-09-2006 |
Author Profiles & Interviews
Inside the Boxnew
Author Stacy Mitchell tackles America's chain retailers and the grassroots efforts to fight them.
Portland Phoenix |
Sara Donnelly |
11-09-2006 |
Author Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Big-Box Swindle, Stacy Mitchell
The Salacious Hostessnew

Sedaris lovingly instructs readers on matters of ettiquette.
Dig Boston |
Rachael Rosner |
11-08-2006 |
Author Profiles & Interviews
The Genius in the Cornfieldnew
Powers discusses his National Book Award-nominated ninth novel.
Chicago Reader |
Stephen J. Lyons |
11-06-2006 |
Author Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Richard Powers, The Echo Maker
Holy Baloneynew
The God Delusion crucifies religion and the religious.
Montreal Mirror |
Patrick Lejtenyi |
11-03-2006 |
Author Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Richard Dawkins, The God Delusion