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Jesus’ Son: Stories by Denis Johnson, Will Patton (Narrator)

Posted on February 6, 2016 by Kevin Holtsberry / 0 Comment

I enjoyed it for most part despite the dark and disturbing nature of the stories. Though I am not sure "enjoyed" is the right word. It kept me entertained? Hmm...

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Q&A with Nick Arvin, author of The Reconstructionist

Posted on May 3, 2012 by Kevin Holtsberry / 1 Comment

As I noted in my review of his latest novel, The Reconstructionist, Nick Arvin really captured my attention with Articles of War.  He was gracious enough to par...

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Tom Perrotta on Flannery O’Connor

Posted on May 17, 2011 by Kevin Holtsberry / 0 Comment

ThoughCast ("An ideaspace for authors, academics and intellectuals, hosted by Jenny Attiyeh) has posted a podcast interview with Tom Perrota wherein he discusse...

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In the Mail: Alone With You

Posted on April 9, 2011 by Kevin Holtsberry / 0 Comment

Alone With You: Stories Publishers Weekly Unwellness is woven through these eight beautiful and brutal stories from Silver (The God of War), who gives readers f...

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Tales From Outer Suburbia by Shaun Tan

Posted on February 28, 2011 by Kevin Holtsberry / 0 Comment

The book is full of mystery and whimsy; of foreboding and tragedy; of strangeness but joy as well. There is a unique combination of minimalism and depth to both...

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What Is This Thing Called Love? by Gene Wilder

Posted on June 30, 2010 by Kevin Holtsberry / 2 Comments

My review of Gene Wilder’s last book, The Woman Who Wouldn’t, had this assertion: I don’t think Wilder is seeking to be a great writer or hone his c...

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