Gary Shteyngart--author of two very funny antic novels, Absurdistan and The Russian Debutante's Handbook--sat down for dinner with Gigantic Magazine recently to talk about meat. "GIGANTIC: Is pastrami sexier than corned beef?"GARY: Well, I think in the way the pepper sometimes settles around the edge of it, that’s sexy. And it looks sexier." They also … Continue reading Laughing with Your Mouth Full

I haven't had a lot to say about the Kindle. I just don't think it's that interesting. But here's a bit of K-data I did find amusing. By one very unscientific measure, a whopping 70 percent of the storied ebook readers have gone to people 40 years old and older. Half of them are over … Continue reading K Hole

When appeared recently at NYC's Happy Endings Music & Reading Series, author John (Lowboy) Wray revealed a very unusual, if temporary, bit of body art. His "tattoo" reads "Kakutani 4 Evah"--a tribute to New York Times book reviewer Michiko Kakutani. You can see the unveiling in the video below.Thanks to Galley Cat for the tip.--David … Continue reading Tattoo You