James Frey, literary snark, and poseurs
Speaking of Andrew Sullivan, Ross Douthat has an interesting post on James Frey and the “literary community.” Here is his conclusion: Social work is...
Author: Kevin Holtsberry
I work in communications and public affairs. I try to squeeze in as much reading as I can while still spending time with my wife and two kids (and cheering on the Pittsburgh Steelers and Michigan Wolverines during football season).
Mission to America by Walter Kirn
Walter Kirn’s Mission to America was one of the talked about books of 2005. It was on a number of “Best of” lists and seemed like the type of ...
P.J. O'Rourke not impressed with Dog Days
I am not sure why I feel compelled to note every new review of Dog Days, but once you get started it is hard to know when to stop. If Christopher Buckley gave W...
In the Mail
One of the new things I thought I would try this year is something I call “In the Mail.” I don’t get as many books as I am sure the heavy hitt...
Sunday Reading
– Walter Kirn, whose Mission to America I shall review tomorrow, has a review of Paul Auster’s new novel in the NYTRB today. Here is a shocker: the ...
Sunday Reading
– Walter Kirn, whose Mission to America I shall review tomorrow, has a review of Paul Auster’s new novel in the NYTRB today. Here is a shocker: the ...