One about Norman Maclean, author of "A River Runs Through It," and one about his brother Dan, who committed suicide. Both well-written and soul-stirring.
Will Google kill used bookstores?
The owner of a used bookstore thinks it will. Plus, three books I purchased.
A surprise arrives from Paris
Two paperback books found in a book stall near Notre Dame Cathedral arrive in my mailbox.
A. S. Byatt fears the world is a dark place
My interview with A. S. Byatt is now live.
The brief silence explained
Simply put: An interview with A. S. Byatt.
“The Collector” is now off the reading table
Published in 1963, John Fowles first novel about a psychopath reflects today's news. I struggled to separate his fiction from reality.
How much would you spend on a new book?
Abbeville Press releases this month "The History of Paris in Painting." A gorgeous, expensive book.
There will be elephants
Sam Savage's second novel, "The Cry of the Sloth," is as entertaining as his first. Here's what to expect.
Bird books aren’t for birders alone
I'm gathering a small collection of bird books. Perhaps in a former life I was an ornithologist. Here are two, recently published and purchased.
Man Booker shortlist announced
Here are the six novels selected as finalists for the 2009 Man Booker Prize, the U.K.'s prestigious award for literature. They were chosen out of a Longlist of 13.
The dog ate it (really)
A picture of my Pembroke Welsh Corgi and an anecdote that involves a Dalmatian and a John Cheever book.
10 books to anticipate this fall
10 books soon be published include a new story collection by Alice Munroe and a memoir from Mary Karr, who started the whole memoir craze with "The Liars Club" way back when. Check 'em out.
A new rotation of books on TLC
Books have been added and removed from My Reading Table. Here's the update.
“Homer & Langley” is now available
E. L. Doctorow's new novel is based on the true story of the eccentric Collyer brothers who lived in New York City. Today, September 1, is its publication date. Here's a quick idea of what it's all about.
Shame on you Barnes & Noble
I purchased Thomas Pynchon's new novel "Inherent Vice" and couldn't believe where I found it.
The Longest Chapter 