That title*. Meant with a hint of sarcasm. And yet not, because apparently I do read a lot of books by white men. I’ve made an effort to diversify my reading (with varying levels of success), but clearly there is room for improvement. This week’s top ten list is authors I have read the most of, which makes myContinue reading “Dead (And Not So Dead) White Guys”
Category Archives: Lists
Hot, Humid, and Ill-Tempered: A Guide to Grit Lit
Grit lit is a hard term to pin down. Is it literature that is gritty? Is it exclusively southern? Modern? Gothic? Hillbilly noir? A novel filled with hard-drinking, punch-throwing, snake-oil selling men and women? By definition it seems undefinable – a “know it when you read it” kind of experience. There’s even an anthology (featuringContinue reading “Hot, Humid, and Ill-Tempered: A Guide to Grit Lit”
A Perfectly Adequate Beach Guide For (Almost) Every Reader.
Picking a book (or three) for the beach can be tough. Do you go classic? Contemporary? Literary? Sci-fi? Here’s a guide to help you. For those looking for the quintessential beach read: A Hundred Summers // Beatriz Williams (review) For those who want something set in the rural south/Gulf of Mexico region: Salvage the BonesContinue reading “A Perfectly Adequate Beach Guide For (Almost) Every Reader.”
So You’re Thinking About Reading Short Stories? Consider Starting Here…
Short stories are sort of the underdogs of the literary world. I say sort of because I think poetry is the true underdog. Personally, I love short fiction. It fits well with my ability to concentrate and my time for reading as of late (not long and not much, respectively). And because of my bookContinue reading “So You’re Thinking About Reading Short Stories? Consider Starting Here…”
{Like This, Read That} Deadwood
Deadwood may be one of the finest television shows ever written. In my opinion – for whatever that’s worth – it certainly had the best dialogue of any show ever aired. It’s early cancellation was criminal (right behind Firefly). Ian McShane’s acting is sublime and Timothy Olyphant is not bad by any stretch of theContinue reading “{Like This, Read That} Deadwood”
Where Are They Now?
It sounds like the title of a fun celebrity update (like Full(er) House), right? I wish. Because I’d love to share the weirdness of Macaulay Culkin or the fashion designs of the Olsen Twins. Or the surprising normalcy of Dakota Fanning and Sean Astin and the train wreck of Lindsay Lohan. More importantly, I’d loveContinue reading “Where Are They Now?”
{Like This, Read That} The Walking Dead
(Please note: If you have never watched The Walking Dead, but plan to, don’t read this post. Spoilers abound.) While The Walking Dead isn’t my favorite show of all time, that honor remains with Twin Peaks or The X-Files, it’s up there on the list of television I enjoy. Sure they took way, way, WAYContinue reading “{Like This, Read That} The Walking Dead”
Stephen King: A Literary Gift Guide
So you’re trying to figure out what to get the Stephen King fan in your life. Sure, you could go the traditional route and get a book, but what happens if they own all of them? Even Rage (in which case, they could probably afford the pricey concert t-shirt I’m pining over)? Here’s a list featuringContinue reading “Stephen King: A Literary Gift Guide”
I’ve Got 99 Problems, but a Book…Is One?
1. Too many books. There’s no such thing… Except there kind of is. Though, to be fair, it’s more of a not enough time or space issue. 2. Book pushing. Other readers don’t mind my book pushing ways, but everyone else gets a little irritated. But honestly, who doesn’t think Rex Libris: I, Librarian isContinue reading “I’ve Got 99 Problems, but a Book…Is One?”
Movie Adaptations: The Unknown Edition
I make an honest attempt to read the book before seeing the movie, but sometimes I see a movie (or watch a show) that I had NO IDEA was based on a book. From the ‘book to film adaptation’ genre, which I made up solely for today’s list, I’ve somehow missed reading these staples: 10.Continue reading “Movie Adaptations: The Unknown Edition”
flannel and folklore 