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September 2, 2004
Ask a Book Question: The Twenty-fourth in a Series (A Plethora of Presidentiality) 1
by C. Max Magee
Christian writes in with this question:
What is currently known about the next volume(s) of Robert Caro’s magnificent biography of LBJ?
The presidential biography is a major sub-genre of American literature, and it seems to be the constitutional right of every president to enter the annals of history by receiving the biographical treatment. The second half [...]
August 17, 2004
Ask a Book Question: The Twenty-third in a Series (Bringing a Book to Hollywood) 0
by C. Max Magee
Rick writes in wanting to know how he can lay the groundwork for a big-screen version of a bestselling novel.
Does anybody know if (or how to find out if) someone has the motion picture rights to Leon Uris’ novel Trinity? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks
I can’t tell you all how pleased I was [...]
July 10, 2004
Ask a Book Question: The Twenty-second in a Series (The Best in 2k3) 0
by C. Max Magee
Patric (who’s got a pretty cool website) wrote in with this question, which tested my research skills.
What was Entertainment Weekly’s #1 Fiction Title for 2003?
Before I set to figuring this one out, I guessed what it might be just to see if I would be right. Knowing Entertainment Weekly’s tastes, I figured that Mark [...]
July 10, 2004
Ask a Book Question: The Twenty-first in a Series (A Rose by Any Other Name) 0
by C. Max Magee
Hey folks. I’m back from the honeymoon, sunburned and with my energy replenished. My inbox is full and I have much to write about so stay tuned. To start, here’s a mysterious book question I received from Vicki:
Looking for a book. Think it was called Rose Manor? Fiction, About a woman that [...]
June 15, 2004
Ask a Book Question: The Twentieth in a Series (Getting Kakutanied) 0
by C. Max Magee
Garth writes in with this question about Michiko Kakutani, the menacing daily book critic for the New York Times:
Honestly, what is wrong with Michiko Kakutani? I’m referring here to her unflattering review of David Foster Wallace’s new book, but, just in general, what is her deal?
Kakutani seems to be one of those people who is [...]
June 4, 2004
Ask a Book Question: the Twentieth in a Series (A Guide to Yoknapatawpha County) 0
by C. Max Magee
Edan and her beau have decided that they want read one of America’s greatest writers, but they don’t know where to start:
Neither my boyfriend nor I have ever read any William Faulkner. We thought it might be fun to read one of his novels at the same time, so we could talk about it together, [...]
