The Scotsman has posted a brief article about two upcoming BBC television programs (or programmes, rather) to be hosted by Edinburgh author Ian Rankin. Which is really neither here nor there for us here in the States. But what is worth a quick look is the comments which readers have posted about Mr Rankin. They … Continue reading Free Expression

vvork.com is featuring art made from books. If your collection is threatening to overwhelm you, you might find some ideas for putting those unruly tomes to good use.

To cover a deficit caused by the bankruptcy of their distributor, McSweeney's is holding a fire sale on some very cool stuff, including signed copies of their books and magazines, and doodles by authors such as Spike Jonze, David Byrne, Tony Millionaire, and Dave Eggers. Some of the items for sale are listed on their … Continue reading Gimme Gimme