The International IMPAC Dublin Literary Awardprize--sponsored by the Dublin City Public Libraries and the Improved Management Productivity And Control company--may not be the most glittering literary prize, but it has something special nonetheless. The prize brings with it a purse of over $135,000. The 2010 shortlist has been announced. The contenders are The Twin by … Continue reading Hi IMPAC
Haiku in the EU
Herman Van Rompuy's day job is president of the European Council--so he's more or less the president of the European Union. But after the day's travails, he likes to unwind by composing haiku, 17-syllable poems. His efforts have been collected into a book, which came out this month. To better reach Europeans of all stripes, … Continue reading Haiku in the EU
Take Me Out to the Ballgame
Join author Doug Grow for a discussion of his book We're Gonna Win, Twins! Come to the Town Park Tavern in Target Field (near the 5th St Gate). There will be free food and refreshments--and even memorabilia from the collection of Clyde Doepner. This event is free and open to the public, but space is … Continue reading Take Me Out to the Ballgame
Musings from Magers and Quinn 