I don't always think it's useful to listen to a personality make suggestions about something totally outside their usual area of expertise. For example, I wouldn't let Rachel Ray tune up my car. But when the New York Times posts a playlist from Sarah Vowell, I'll pay it some heed. After all, before her success … Continue reading Up and Down the Dial
Author: Anders
When We Get Behind Closed Doors
After its initial publication in Beirut, Rajaa Alsanea's novel Girls of Riyadh caused a great deal of protest in her native Saudia Arabia. It seems many didn't like her book's depiction of women's lives and loves behind the veil. But in the end the book was made available in the kingdom, and the result was … Continue reading When We Get Behind Closed Doors
Back to School
The University of Texas has posted the reading list for its "Freshman Reading Roundup." New students can choose from any of about forty titles to read this summer before classes begin.For those of us not going to school this fall, the list is still a good source of inspiration for your summer reading. Titles range … Continue reading Back to School
Musings from Magers and Quinn 