When she was young, Janie Crawford’s grandmother was afraid for her. Janie was so beautiful […]
Reykjavík Nights, by Arnaldur Indriðason
It’s been ten years since the first Inspector Erlendur novel appeared in English. Over the […]
Wonder Boys, by Michael Chabon
Grady Tripp has been working on the same novel for seven years. It’s more than […]
How to recommend a book
Listening to the latest episode of Dear Book Nerd (Episode 31) reminded me of a question […]
The Real Doctor Will See You Shortly, by Matt McCarthy
After a year in the minor leagues*, Matt McCarthy returned to the Ivy League complete […]
Reflections on reading nonfiction; Or, I should really stop making sweeping pronouncements
This conversation happened about a week ago, before I read Smoke Gets in Your Eyes: “So […]
Tiny Beautiful Things, by Cheryl Strayed
Once again, the Book Group has gotten me to read something that I would never […]
Things Half in Shadow, by Alan Finn
Edward Clark has his life set up just the way he wants it. He’s engaged […]
On Terry Pratchett
Sir Terry Pratchett (1948-2015) Last night, in a flurry of book talking, I recommended Good […]
Norwegian by Night, by Derek B. Miller
Sheldon Horowitz has spent the last sixty years carrying the weight of guilt and anger. […]