AltWeeklies Wire
Born To Writenew
Literary latecomer Neil Smith on performance anxiety his sharp new collection of shorts.
Montreal Mirror |
Juliet Waters |
01-25-2007 |
Author Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Bang Crunch, Neil Smith
White Linesnew
Tanz examines hip-hop's crossover appeal.
The Village Voice |
Tom Breihan |
01-25-2007 |
Nonfiction
Ski Reportnew
The former editor of Ski magazine traces the history of the sport, from rope tows and volunteer snow-packers to the chic Stowe slopes.
Seven Days |
Sarah Tuff |
01-25-2007 |
Nonfiction
Alone in San Diegonew
Gritty New York poet Eileen Myles struggles with life and work in a shiny, happy city.
San Diego CityBeat |
Emma Silvers |
01-24-2007 |
Author Profiles & Interviews
Explicit Contentnew
Two new memoirs -- Candy Girl and Indecent -- walk the line between entertainment and too much information.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Kirsten Akens |
01-23-2007 |
Nonfiction
Tags: Nonfiction Reviews
War Studiesnew
Two recently published books offer suprisingly similar guidance about what to do about the war in Iraq.
Sacramento News & Review |
David G. Sweet |
01-22-2007 |
Nonfiction
Here Comes the Sonnew
Neal Pollack tries to be the ultimate indie dad.
Philadelphia Weekly |
Willa Rohrer |
01-22-2007 |
Nonfiction
Tags: Alternadad, Neal Pollack
Alternative to What?new
In his memoir about trying to be a cool dad, Pollack reveals that he's just like every other parent.
Chicago Reader |
Martha Bayne |
01-22-2007 |
Nonfiction
Tags: Alternadad, Neal Pollack
Bloody Gloriousnew
Moore's latest tale of the city plus more books with bite.
Eugene Weekly |
Suzi Steffen |
01-19-2007 |
Fiction
The Confessional Letternew
In this well-researched novel where past and present, East and West, collide poignantly, Amis enables us to imagine a past so oppressive that the narrator cannot even refer to Stalin by name.
Tags: House of Meetings, Martin Amis
Clown Girlnew
We've got a sneak peek at a Monica Drake's debut novel.
Willamette Week |
Staff |
01-18-2007 |
Excerpts
Tags: Clown Girl, Monica Drake
Never Mind the Parentsnew
Meet Neal Pollack, alternadad.
Chicago Newcity |
Tom Lynch |
01-17-2007 |
Author Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Alternadad, Neal Pollack
The Bugman Comethnew
Human insect chooses obvious career path: gangster.
Dig Boston |
Stewart Mason |
01-17-2007 |
Fiction
Tags: Kockroach, Tyler Knox
Between Despair and Possibilitynew
Byrne puts into dialogue the 2003 invasion of Iraq -- as experienced through the mediation of headlines and news stories.
Tags: An Educated Heart, Mairead Byrne
Pagliacci in the Hoodnew
Jordan's new book focuses on the lyrics of Motown.
Metro Times |
W. Kim Heron |
01-12-2007 |
Author Profiles & Interviews
