I have to give the New York Times Book Review points for diversity today. I always like to hear about books that emerge from unlikely places in the world (note: university writing programs in Iowa and Vermont do not count as unlikely places), and I am glad to be introduced … Read the rest
Since we covered what you’re probably not reading this summer, how about letting us in on what you are reading? Are you plowing through a summer reading list and discovering some new favorites? Or, are you like me and can’t seem to get into anything lately, leaving a stack … Read the rest
The increased popularity of self-publishing and the ease of print-on-demand services now make it possible for niche books and obscure topics to find an audience. It also gives us fodder for wacky polls and the craziest book titles we never thought we’d see. Retired physics professor Richard Kiehn took top … Read the rest
