Sam Lipsyte is the laureate of the broken people.
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Book Review: ‘A History of Britain in Thirty-six Postage Stamps’ by Chris West
West provides a surprising amount of information about the history and politics of Britain from the time of Queen Victoria in this concise book.
Read More »Book Review: ‘The Triumph of Improvisation’ by James Graham Wilson
New book traces the end of the Cold War through the efforts of four key men.
Read More »Book Review: ‘Fic: Why Fanfiction is Taking Over the World’ by Anne Jamison
This chronology begins at what is arguably fan fiction’s very roots – ancient Greece, where Virgil borrowed Homer’s characters.
Read More »Graphic Novel Review: ‘Betty Blues’ by Renaud Dillies
A European animal comic looks at lost love, regrets and jazz.
Read More »Book Review – ‘The Betrayed Confidence Revisited’ by Edward Gorey
A wealth of work from this irregular and irreplaceable genius.
Read More »Interview: F.W. Abel, author of ‘Deeds of a Colored Soldier during the Rebellion, Volume 1: From the Beginning to Chickamagua’
"I hope this will appeal to young adult readers, as it is about a teenager functioning not only in the adult world, but one engaged in a bitter war."
Read More »Book Review: ‘Badge’ by Art Edwards
Third entry in a proposed 10 book series of rock ‘n’ roll novels looks at sex and drugs and you know what else.
Read More »Book Review: ‘Trapped Under the Sea’ by Neil Swidey
How did five men come to be trapped 420 feet under Boston Harbor at the end of a 9.5 mile long tunnel with failing breathing equipment?
Read More »Book Review: ‘First Legends of Disco’ by James Arena
"First Legends of Disco" holds appeal for both casual fans of disco who are curious about the origins of 1970s and '80s dance floor smashes and more ardent listeners.
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