If you're too lazy to read to your child, don't despair. Chronicle Books feels your pain and has produced this video version of its book Duck! Rabbit!--well, the first half of it. So just park the short stacks in front of the computer and enjoy a little peace this morning.--David EDetails are here.--David E

The LA Times' "Jacket Copy" blog has posted a nice summary of the contributors to Amplified: Fiction from Leading Alt-Country, Indie Rock, Blues and Folk Musicians. The anthology, compiled by Julie Schaper and Steve Horowitz--who are also the editors behind Twin Cities Noir--brings together sixteen short stories from songwriters including Zak Sally (Low), Rennie Sparks … Continue reading It Goes Up to 16

The 2009 James Beard Award winners were announced recently, and the Cookbook of the Year is unusual, to say the least. Fat: An Appreciation of a Misunderstood Ingredient, with Recipes won the grand prize. Two of the book's blurbs sum up its appeal nicely:"An unapologetic celebration of its title ingredient and a compelling argument that … Continue reading Backlash