It took me a minute to get this; I blame decaf coffee. Working IX to V : Orgy Planners, Funeral Clowns and Other Prized Professions of the Ancient WorldThe author's going to be on National Public Radio in June. I hope the book is as good as the title.--David E

Customers don't always make it to book signings. And now authors don't have to, either. Margaret Atwood has invented the Long Pen, a machine which gives you a signed copy of a book even when the author is on the other side of the world. The remote hand moves the pen, mimicking the author's motions, … Continue reading No Attendance Necessary

I love the Moomin books by Tove Jansson; I've already written about that. So I was happy to hear that Jansson's novel for adults Fair Play will be published next month. I was then crushed to learn that no US publication plans have been announced.Still, the Times of London has posted the new edition's introduction, … Continue reading Not in This Country