Jun
10
Books We Want to Read (and one we don’t)
June 10, 2010 | Leave a Comment
I’ve been looking around for some good book lists and book clubs to share. I think this club, and its book list, is the most compelling, and it’s short enough to be doable this summer. In fact, I am thinking of joining up, something I have never actually considered doing before (hey, I have a […]
Apr
8
Eat Your Words
April 8, 2009 | Leave a Comment
In case you feel like things are too serious in the world:
The International Edible Book Festival is held every year around April 1st.
“This ephemeral global banquet, in which anyone can participate, is shared by all on the internet and allows everyone to preserve and discover unique bookish nourishments. This festival is a celebration of the […]
Feb
2
In Library News…
February 2, 2009 | Leave a Comment
American Library Association Announces Literary Award Winners
(GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The American Library Association (ALA) announced the top books, videos and audiobooks for children and young adults — including the Caldecott, King, Newbery, Schneider Family and Printz awards — at its Midwinter Meeting in Denver.
In addition, the ALA celebrated the 40th anniversary of the Coretta Scott […]
Sep
12
Man Booker Long List Announced
September 12, 2007 | Leave a Comment
Compared to previous years, the 2007 Man Booker list is comprised of a set of low-profile names, with Ian McEwan being the list’s most well-known author.
This list of 13 books, the Man Booker Dozen, was chosen from 110 entries; 92 were submitted for the prize and 18 were called in by the judges.
* Darkmans by […]
Jun
13
The Best Novels You Never Read
June 13, 2007 | Leave a Comment
Stranger Things Happen, by Kelly Link is one of my all time favorite books. I am not alone, it made New York Magazine’s Best Novels You Never Read feature. They’ve got some additional picks like The Darling by Richard Banks that I find highly suspect, but overall it’s a good list worth visiting.
Mar
30
2007 Book Sense Book of the Year Award Winners Announced
March 30, 2007 | Leave a Comment
Here are the winners of the 2007 Book Sense Book of the Year Awards, recognizing those titles independent booksellers most enjoyed handselling during the past year, as voted by the owners and staff of American Booksellers Association member bookstores. Four honor books in each of the four categories — Adult Fiction and Nonfiction and […]
Mar
1
The Story Prize After Party
March 1, 2007 | Leave a Comment
Wow, I feel like a rock star, I’m in GALLEYCAT with a picture to boot! Ron Hogan of GalleyCat and Beatrice fame was in fact was one of the judges, he offered that it was a difficult decision; personally I think Mary was far and beyond the most deserving. Below, I am standing […]
Feb
28
The Story Prize
February 28, 2007 | Leave a Comment
I went to the 3rd annual Story Prize as a guest of my mentor and friend Susan Weinberg, publisher of Public Affairs. There’s something, perhaps a recovery to childhood, about listening to a story and being taken to another place. I am reminded each year of this phenomenon at this event, how important […]