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Tome Raider: Viva Octavia Butlernew
Why is she still known as "that black, female science fiction writer?"
Seattle Weekly |
Karla Starr |
03-05-2007 |
Books
Bankruptcy Won't Hurt Eggers's Fundraisingnew
Scores of independent publishing houses have been hurt by the bankruptcy of the corporation that owns Publishers Group West, including McSweeney's, which publishes Eggers's new book, the proceeds from which are to go to charity.
Portland Phoenix |
Christopher Gray |
03-02-2007 |
Books
Tags: Dave Eggers, What is the What
Slams at the Slaughternew
A debate grows within the black poetry movement.
Philadelphia Weekly |
Raymond Tyler |
02-20-2007 |
Books
King's Tower Spawns Anothernew
For a lot of Stephen King fans, the Dark Tower series is the Holy Grail of his writing, but the series -- through a new, graphic-novel, chapter in its long history -- is gunning for some new fans.
Portland Phoenix |
Michelle Souliere |
01-31-2007 |
Books
On the Road Againnew
Famed Jack Kerouac scrolls make their way to Denver.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Steve Kline |
01-09-2007 |
Books
Paint the Town Readnew
Jack Kerouac's back, and Denver's literary scene is on a scroll.
Reading for a Rainy Daynew
When the weather outside is frightful, stay warm and dry with books and comfort food. Check out some of these new offerings.
Sacramento News & Review |
Kel Munger |
01-04-2007 |
Books
Hunter S. Thompson Was Wrongnew
Strange rumblings from the Gonzo afterlife ... Ralph Steadman ink stains and battle scars ... the suicide solution ... an outlaw's farewell, a son's revenge.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Steve Appleford |
01-02-2007 |
Books
Love Giftin'new
Writing a gift-poem is both easier and harder than you think, so here are some helpful hints.
Metro Times |
Heather A. McMacken |
12-20-2006 |
Books
Tags: 2006gift
The Fearless Personal Inventorynew
Urban archaeology and the pleasures of mortification.
L.A. Weekly |
Joshuah Bearman |
12-11-2006 |
Books
Literary Hideawaynew
Legendary New York editor Gary Fisketjon searches for the Great American Novel -- from a farmhouse in Tennessee.
Nashville Scene |
Clay Risen |
12-11-2006 |
Books
Read the Novel, Then Update the Wikinew
Meet the man in charge of the effort to decode all the hidden signs and clues in Thomas Pynchon's latest.
East Bay Express |
Chris Thompson |
12-08-2006 |
Books
The Art of Disagreeingnew
Writer Fernando Garavito was given refuge in the U.S. by Cities of Asylum.
Weekly Alibi |
Abi Blueher |
12-05-2006 |
Books
Framednew
We've got holiday gifts for everyone (who loves books with pictures).
San Antonio Current |
John Defore |
11-29-2006 |
Books
Tags: 2006gift
