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December 10, 2009
Virtual Hannah Tinti 0
by Sonya Chung
The latest in virtual author appearances, an especially useful option for literary venues in the snowy midwest during winter: Hannah Tinti on Skype (audio and video) in Minneapolis via the Magers & Quinn “Books & Bars” Book Club series.
December 10, 2009
In China, my name is Mud. 0
by Ben Dooley
Chinese citizens are increasingly adopting English nicknames. But, why would anyone choose a name like “Rainman” or “Mud”? The new book In China, My Name is… explores this puzzling phenomena. (Awesome t-shirt, Ben)
December 10, 2009
A Year in Reading: Brady Udall 0
by Brady Udall
Heaven knows I’m not the type to go around recommending poetry to people, but I feel a little evangelical when it comes to the work of poet Joseph Millar.
December 10, 2009
The Holy Trinity: Three Iraq War Films Define a New Apolitical Aesthetic 5
by James Kaelan
For the last five years, movies about America’s various Middle East conflicts have been, broadly speaking, polemical, didactic, and forgettable. Then came The Hurt Locker, The Messenger, and now Brothers.
December 10, 2009
Foreign Policy Magazine’s Guide to The Stars 0
by Ben Dooley
Want to know what David Petraeus‘ favorite book is? How about Jared Diamond‘s? Foreign Policy Magazine collects book recommendations from 142 (?) prominent thinkers and public figures.
December 10, 2009
A Year in Reading: Stephen Elliott 0
by Stephen Elliott
One of the weird strengths of this book is that you can put it down and pick it up a month later and not miss a beat.
