I haven't yet had a chance to listen to the show, but apparently Minnesota Public Radio spent an hour yesterday prophesying the death of old media like books--and the stores that sell them. I notice however that the doom and gloom of the newsroom do not pervade MPR's marketing wing. They still hit us up … Continue reading Greatly Exaggerated
Author: Anders
Talking Books with Neil Gaiman
I'm sure that the dedicated fans of our lubricated book club are already well into August's book, Anansi Boys by Neil Gaiman. Now they can also get started formulating their questions. The author spoke to NPR's Bryant Park Project in June, so you can get an insight into his thoughts on the novel.This month only, … Continue reading Talking Books with Neil Gaiman
Miscellaneous Bookish Blogs 2
The best book blog you're not checking out is Reading Copy from the folks at online vendor ABEbooks.com.It doesn't seem quite right to include the behemoth that is Powells blog. They hardly need the publicity, but it is a very fine blog, nonetheless.The book blog at London's Guardian alternates between maddeningly Anglo-centric and delightfully eccentric. … Continue reading Miscellaneous Bookish Blogs 2
Musings from Magers and Quinn 