AltWeeklies Wire
David Hajdu Examines the Beginnings of Comic Booksnew
In The Ten Cent Plague, Hajdu does a fair job of balancing the story of the infamous Kefauver hearings, Seduction of the Innocent, and the subsequent "Approved by the Comics Code Authority" self-policing of the comic book industry.
Charleston City Paper |
Jsaon A. Zwiker |
04-09-2008 |
Nonfiction
Jim Wallis Reimagines a Christian Take on Controversial Political Issuesnew
If progressives can see past their justified mistrust of politicking pastors, they may find in the evangelical pastor Wallis not just an ally but a visionary, beckoning from the vanguard of social justice.
The Texas Observer |
Emily DePrang |
04-09-2008 |
Nonfiction
The Nouveau Cajunnew
Poor Man's Provence: Finding Myself in Cajun Louisiana is a collection of stories written in memoir style about Johnson's part-time life in Henderson, La., a small town on the edge of the Atchafalalya Swamp.
Jackson Free Press |
James L. Dickerson |
04-03-2008 |
Nonfiction
Michael Eric Dyson Examines MLK's Legacynew
Dyson assesses King's legacy for contemporary African-American leaders, including Jesse Jackson, Al Sharpton and Barack Obama.
Philadelphia City Paper |
Nathaniel Popkin |
04-01-2008 |
Nonfiction
Liberal Fascism?new
It's more than an oxymoron and less than Jonah Goldberg's new book makes it out to be.
Chicago Reader |
Michael Solot |
03-24-2008 |
Nonfiction
The Power of Lovenew
Music writer Carl Wilson tries to define the difference between "us" -- the music writers and hipsters who enjoy challenging music that's interesting to think about -- and "them," those who unironically embrace Celine Dion's naked, overpowering sentimentality.
Portland Phoenix |
Christopher Gray |
03-19-2008 |
Nonfiction
Same To You, Fellanew
Snarking back at self-righteous, passive-aggressive, thick-skulled dim-wits isn't as easy as you might think. But help has arrived.
Boston Phoenix |
Sharon Steel |
03-06-2008 |
Nonfiction
What Would Jesus Debate?new
Thumpin' It (besides boasting an enviable title) is a thorough examination of how politicians manipulate scripture to support their assertions.
The Portland Mercury |
Will Gardner |
02-21-2008 |
Nonfiction
Lee Siegel vs. The Internetnew
Self-expression, Siegel argues, is not art. One's take on Against the Machine may depend on how one comes down on that claim.
Las Vegas Weekly |
T.R. Witcher |
02-21-2008 |
Nonfiction
'Shyness' Shows How Shy Became Sicknew
A Northwestern Victorian lit prof investigates the psychiatric-industrial complex.
Chicago Reader |
Deanna Isaacs |
02-19-2008 |
Nonfiction
Tyrant of the Screennew
Foster Hirsch uses personal background only as determining antecedents in the context of Otto Preminger's role as a director, giving the reader juicy insights where it matters most -- his relationships with his actors and the fascinating skirmishes on-set.
Shepherd Express |
Steve Spice |
02-15-2008 |
Nonfiction
Invasion of The Body Watchersnew
Aine Collier's The Humble Little Condom: A History and Jamye Waxman's Getting Off: A Woman's Guide to Masturbation examine the historical prohibitions of so-called sex without procreation.
Baltimore City Paper |
Heather Harris |
02-12-2008 |
Nonfiction
James Dawes on the Worst News in the Worldnew
Anyone concerned with human rights will come away from That The World May Know troubled and well informed.
The Texas Observer |
Thomas Palaima |
02-11-2008 |
Nonfiction
Ira Glass' Kings Underscores Need for Good Writingnew
The book contains pieces as diverse as can be contained in one volume, from the economics of raising a cow in Michael Pollan's "Power Steer," to the group mentality of soccer hooligans in an excerpt from Bill Buford's book Among the Thugs.
Charleston City Paper |
John Edward Royall |
01-30-2008 |
Nonfiction
Before the Nazis, a Germany on the Brinknew
More so than previous works, Weitz's ably written and thoroughly researched book examines the politics of Weimar and explains how the republic segued into Nazi tyranny.
Shepherd Express |
Roger K. Miller |
01-25-2008 |
Nonfiction
