Publishers Weekly got a sneak preview of Thomas Frank's forthcoming book The Wrecking Crew: Conservative Rule in Theory and Practice. Frank is the author of What's the Matter with Kansas?. PW calls his new book, "a scathing recap of Republican mismanagement and corruption... with a barbed wit and finely controlled anger." (The full review is … Continue reading Elephant in the Room
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Home Sweet Home
As a teaser for next month's paperback release of Not That You Asked, Steve Almond has rant in salon.com about the scant joys of home ownership.--David E
Behind the Curve(ball)
Salon.com has posted an interview with Tom Swift, author of Chief Bender's Burden: The Silent Struggle of a Baseball Star. It's a fascinating look at baseball's early days and the young Ojibwe man whom Connie Mack called "the greatest money pitcher the game has ever known." Bender faced a great deal of racism during his … Continue reading Behind the Curve(ball)
Musings from Magers and Quinn 