AltWeeklies Wire
Gender Bendernew
Phillips' new book unravels the double life of science-fiction author James Tiptree Jr.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Anthony Miller |
10-27-2006 |
Nonfiction
Still Howlingnew
Four new books celebrate the 50th anniversary of Allen Ginsberg's epic poem, including a documentary look at its banning in San Francisco and the subsequent obscenity trial.
Sacramento News & Review |
Kel Munger |
10-23-2006 |
Nonfiction
Tags: Bill Morgan, Howl on Trial
After the Delugenew
A New Orleans writer's collected columns document everyday life post-Katrina.
Chicago Reader |
Michael Tisserand |
10-23-2006 |
Nonfiction
Merging A Public and Private Lifenew
Leopold comes off like a self-centered, screwed-up kid who somehow manages to climb back into the ring each time he gets knocked out.
New York Press |
Christopher Atamian |
10-19-2006 |
Nonfiction
Tags: Jason Leopold, News Junkie
The Michael Oher Storynew
As in Moneyball, his previous book on baseball strategy, Lewis shows how a single moment in sports history embodies an enormous shift in how that game is played.
Weekly Alibi |
John Freeman |
10-17-2006 |
Nonfiction
Tags: Michael Lewis, The Blind Side
When You Hate Your Necknew
Apparently the thing to do is focus on your navel.
Chicago Reader |
S.L. Wisenberg |
10-09-2006 |
Nonfiction
Operation Smoke and Mirrorsnew
Frank Rich takes a damning peek backstage, but neglects to review the audience.
Seattle Weekly |
Brian Miller |
10-04-2006 |
Nonfiction
Opting Out, Jumping Innew
Reporter Mark Matthews gives firefighting WWII conscientious objectors their due.
Missoula Independent |
Joe Campana |
09-21-2006 |
Nonfiction
Towering Infernonew
The Fellowship is an intriguing slog because it is about a genuinely fascinating cult figure: Frank Lloyd Wright.
L.A. Weekly |
Greg Goldin |
09-14-2006 |
Nonfiction
Giuliani Exposednew
Out of the smoke and death at ground zero, one deeply flawed man climbed so high he might be able to run for president.
NOW Magazine |
Howard Goldenthal |
09-08-2006 |
Nonfiction
Orange Crushnew
Though full of learning and skilled if tepid reporting, Buruma's book on the death of Theo Van Gogh often feels muddled, ungenerous and confusing.
L.A. Weekly |
Brendan Bernhard |
08-31-2006 |
Nonfiction
Tags: Ian Buruma, Murder in Amsterdam
Double Jeopardynew
Ken Jennings' Brainiac and Bob Harris' Prisoner of Trebekistan reveal the pleasures and perils of trivial pursuits.
The Village Voice |
Rachel Aviv |
08-30-2006 |
Nonfiction
Tags: Nonfiction Reviews
Goodbye, Jimnew
Gilchrist's new book highlights the failed promises of the Minuteman Project.
OC Weekly |
Gustavo Arellano |
08-28-2006 |
Nonfiction
Get Your Motor Running
However rock-star he might have gone, Desmedt's skill as an artist is undeniable.
Washington City Paper |
Pamela Murray Winters |
08-25-2006 |
Nonfiction
Tags: Indian Larry, Timothy White
Air Apparentnew
Turoque takes us behind the scenes of surprisingly competitive international air-guitar contests.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Noah Gardenswartz |
08-24-2006 |
Nonfiction
