books & literature archives
Apr
23
2008
what i'm reading: at the library
Arlington County Public Library’s online catalog has long offered the ability to “hold” a title and have it delivered to the branch location of your choice. Meanwhile, recent renovations to the main Arlington County Government building in Courthouse Plaza included…
Arlington County Public Library’s online catalog has long offered the ability to “hold” a title and have it delivered to the branch location of your choice. Meanwhile, recent renovations to the main Arlington County Government building in Courthouse Plaza included…
Feb
20
2008
transit map of the world
I came across the book Transit Maps of the World at the National Gallery last November and was instantly (geekily) enamored of it and its large collection of (as the name implies) public transit (train, subway, etc.) maps —…
I came across the book Transit Maps of the World at the National Gallery last November and was instantly (geekily) enamored of it and its large collection of (as the name implies) public transit (train, subway, etc.) maps —…
Sep
18
2007
quote of the day: small talk
“Small talk is small in every way except when you try to get around it. Then it’s enormous.” — Chip Kidd on avoiding awkward conversations, in the novel …
“Small talk is small in every way except when you try to get around it. Then it’s enormous.” — Chip Kidd on avoiding awkward conversations, in the novel …
Jun
18
2007
chins up, ladies
On Thursday I went to a reading / booksigning by Laurie Notaro, a humor writer I used to work with at The Arizona Republic. We both left the Republic around the same time in the summer of 2002 —…
On Thursday I went to a reading / booksigning by Laurie Notaro, a humor writer I used to work with at The Arizona Republic. We both left the Republic around the same time in the summer of 2002 —…
Mar
18
2007
what i'm reading now: 'darkness at noon'
I confess, I bought Arthur Koestler’s Darkness at Noon on the basis of its cover, which vaguely reminded me of Soviet propaganda and Saul Bass movie posters. But the book itself, while occasionally a bit stilted, is rather interesting on…
I confess, I bought Arthur Koestler’s Darkness at Noon on the basis of its cover, which vaguely reminded me of Soviet propaganda and Saul Bass movie posters. But the book itself, while occasionally a bit stilted, is rather interesting on…
Nov
19
2006
what i'm reading now: interface culture
I’ve been doing a lot more reading since I started taking the Metro to work every day. In my mind, this can only be a good thing. Right now, I’m reading Interface Culture: How New Technology Transforms the Way We…
I’ve been doing a lot more reading since I started taking the Metro to work every day. In my mind, this can only be a good thing. Right now, I’m reading Interface Culture: How New Technology Transforms the Way We…
Nov
17
2006
ghost map indeed
I just finished reading The Ghost Map, Steven Johnson’s recent book about a 1854 cholera outbreak in London and the research that led to a scientific breakthrough in discovering the origins of the disease (contaminated water) — as well as…
I just finished reading The Ghost Map, Steven Johnson’s recent book about a 1854 cholera outbreak in London and the research that led to a scientific breakthrough in discovering the origins of the disease (contaminated water) — as well as…
Oct
27
2006
hodgmania
On Tuesday night, I went to a reading by humorist John Hodgman, perhaps best known these days as the nerdy P.C. guy in the recent Apple commercials. His book of made-up trivia, The Areas of My Expertise, just came out…
On Tuesday night, I went to a reading by humorist John Hodgman, perhaps best known these days as the nerdy P.C. guy in the recent Apple commercials. His book of made-up trivia, The Areas of My Expertise, just came out…
Jul
12
2006
on the bus, on the trail
I just finished reading The Boys on the Bus, Timothy Crouse’s book about the journalists that covered the 1972 presidential election. I bought the book a few years ago, on the recommendation of a journalism professor in college. It was…
I just finished reading The Boys on the Bus, Timothy Crouse’s book about the journalists that covered the 1972 presidential election. I bought the book a few years ago, on the recommendation of a journalism professor in college. It was…
Jun
21
2006
the tribe has spoken
My friend Chris just published his first book! Tribal Warfare: ‘Survivor’ and the Political Unconscious of Reality Television is an examination of the popular reality television series through the lens of class politics. Tribal Warfare thoroughly investigates a central element…
My friend Chris just published his first book! Tribal Warfare: ‘Survivor’ and the Political Unconscious of Reality Television is an examination of the popular reality television series through the lens of class politics. Tribal Warfare thoroughly investigates a central element…
Feb
27
2006
wandering the stacks
Since I’m in Seattle, there was one place that I absolutely had to go during my visit: Elliott Bay Book Company. Melanie introduced me to it on our last trip to Seattle, and it became an instant favorite. It’s such…
Since I’m in Seattle, there was one place that I absolutely had to go during my visit: Elliott Bay Book Company. Melanie introduced me to it on our last trip to Seattle, and it became an instant favorite. It’s such…
Jan
19
2006
evening activities
Getting the wedding invitations printed yesterday went surprisingly well, so, instead of spending my evening cutting up invites, I ventured over to the Olsson’s bookstore down the street for a reading/booksigning by humorist Dave Barry. I came in a few…
Getting the wedding invitations printed yesterday went surprisingly well, so, instead of spending my evening cutting up invites, I ventured over to the Olsson’s bookstore down the street for a reading/booksigning by humorist Dave Barry. I came in a few…
Jan
11
2006
judge a book by its cover
Covers is a cool weblog/gallery featuring well-designed covers for current popular books. It’s a nice collection of interesting book covers, and the subtle mouseover effect on the thumbnails is rather nifty. It’s interesting to read the comments — like this…
Covers is a cool weblog/gallery featuring well-designed covers for current popular books. It’s a nice collection of interesting book covers, and the subtle mouseover effect on the thumbnails is rather nifty. It’s interesting to read the comments — like this…
Jan
8
2006
audiobook download
I discovered this afternoon that the Arlington County Public Library offers a number of downloadable audiobooks for library members. The majority of the titles available are older works, but the catalog includes a good number of books I keep meaning…
I discovered this afternoon that the Arlington County Public Library offers a number of downloadable audiobooks for library members. The majority of the titles available are older works, but the catalog includes a good number of books I keep meaning…
Dec
17
2005
i know your secret
After a busybusybusy couple of weeks, Rob and I decided to have a “date night” tonight, starting with dinner at Georgetown’s Pizzeria Pardiso. Afterward, we walked across the street to the former Staples that’s been converted into an art space,…
After a busybusybusy couple of weeks, Rob and I decided to have a “date night” tonight, starting with dinner at Georgetown’s Pizzeria Pardiso. Afterward, we walked across the street to the former Staples that’s been converted into an art space,…
Nov
22
2005
media consumption
Music Fate Is the Hunter by Kate Earl - I first heard Kate Earl’s music last week on a back-episode of the KCRW Morning Becomes Eclectic podcast. I liked what I heard, so a week or two ago I bought…
Music Fate Is the Hunter by Kate Earl - I first heard Kate Earl’s music last week on a back-episode of the KCRW Morning Becomes Eclectic podcast. I liked what I heard, so a week or two ago I bought…
Nov
5
2005
quote of the day: monkeys
“My mother will tell me, ‘If you really want to write a good book, Laurie, write one about kids.’ And I think, If all I’m going to have a kid for is to generate some material, I’ll just get a…
“My mother will tell me, ‘If you really want to write a good book, Laurie, write one about kids.’ And I think, If all I’m going to have a kid for is to generate some material, I’ll just get a…
random pop culture detritus
Apple has a trailer for the new movie version of The Producers. A movie based on a play based on a movie about a play. And it looks hilarious. A few weeks ago, the Coverville podcast featured an astonishingly good…
Apple has a trailer for the new movie version of The Producers. A movie based on a play based on a movie about a play. And it looks hilarious. A few weeks ago, the Coverville podcast featured an astonishingly good…
Oct
9
2005
quote of the day: fellowship of the ring
Rob, after I accidentally nicked his hand with my engagement ring as we walked back home from Safeway: I bet Sam and Frodo had this problem all the time……
Rob, after I accidentally nicked his hand with my engagement ring as we walked back home from Safeway: I bet Sam and Frodo had this problem all the time……
Aug
26
2005
pile up
I’m packing up my apartment, getting ready to move in about a week, and my self-assigned task for the night is boxing up my books. I have a lot of books. I can’t wholly blame that fact on grad school….
I’m packing up my apartment, getting ready to move in about a week, and my self-assigned task for the night is boxing up my books. I have a lot of books. I can’t wholly blame that fact on grad school….
Jul
31
2005
creative process
I’ve run across a couple interesting blog entries about various points in the creative process from people whose work I enjoy: Jackson Publick offers a glimpse into the making of an episode of the animated series The Venture Brothers: So…
I’ve run across a couple interesting blog entries about various points in the creative process from people whose work I enjoy: Jackson Publick offers a glimpse into the making of an episode of the animated series The Venture Brothers: So…
Jun
18
2005
hail to the king, baby
Bruce Campbell is back. I just found out that the B-movie hero will be returning to D.C. (and the E Street theatre) on Wednesday, June 22, to promote his new book, Make Love the Bruce Campbell Way, and movie, Man…
Bruce Campbell is back. I just found out that the B-movie hero will be returning to D.C. (and the E Street theatre) on Wednesday, June 22, to promote his new book, Make Love the Bruce Campbell Way, and movie, Man…
Jun
17
2005
reading
The other night, I wrapped up Nick Hornby’s About a Boy. Finishing a book in less than a week is sort of “record time” for me these days. Since grad school ended and I no longer have to read insane…
The other night, I wrapped up Nick Hornby’s About a Boy. Finishing a book in less than a week is sort of “record time” for me these days. Since grad school ended and I no longer have to read insane…
May
2
2005
add it to the pile
I think I’ve just found the next book to add to my reading list: Everything Bad Is Good for You: How Today’s Popular Culture Is Actually Making Us Smarter, by Steven Johnson. I loved his book Emergence, which I had…
I think I’ve just found the next book to add to my reading list: Everything Bad Is Good for You: How Today’s Popular Culture Is Actually Making Us Smarter, by Steven Johnson. I loved his book Emergence, which I had…
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