Bill Bryson was kind enough to sign copies of his new book At Home: A Short History of Private Life for M&Q when he was in town recently to read as part of the Pen Pals lecture series. At Home is a great gift idea for almost anyone on your list. When Bryson explores his … Continue reading Signed Copies of At Home Available Now at M&Q
Sports Talk
"It's more exciting reading Bad Sports than 95% of the games I've watched."--Ralph NaderComplaints from alienated fans abound: inflated ticket prices, $6 hot dogs, and $9 beers to owners endlessly demanding new multimillion-dollar stadiums funded by public tax dollars. Those sitting in the owners' boxes are increasingly placing profit over players' performances and fan loyalty. … Continue reading Sports Talk
Whodunnit?
India's Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh blamed the country's illegal trade in owls on the usual suspects--blackmarket medicinal and religious uses--and on one very unusual suspect: a fictional boy wizard. "Following Harry Potter, there seems to be a strange fascination even among the urban middle classes for presenting their children with owls," Mr Ramesh said. His … Continue reading Whodunnit?
Musings from Magers and Quinn 