I like a good pun, but I love a bad one. Here is the winner of the "Vile Puns" portion of the 2008 Bulwer-Lytton Fiction Contest:Vowing revenge on his English teacher for making him memorize Wordsworth's "Intimations of Immortality," Warren decided to pour sugar in her gas tank, but he inadvertently grabbed a sugar substitute … Continue reading AKA Paronomasia
Below Elmo
It can't be easy being an author. Case in point: according to the list of titles for which patrons have filed the most requests at New York's Mid-Hudson Library System, Potty Time with Elmo comes in above the Booker Prize-nominated novel Netherland. Our condolences to Joseph O'Neill, but I'm sure his reviews (see the Star … Continue reading Below Elmo
Star Tribune Names Book Editor
The Minneapolis Star Tribune has named its new book editor. Laurie Hertzel has penned an article introducing herself and outlining her plans for the section: "My plan, over time, is to revamp these pages, giving them a slightly broader focus -- not just book reviews of the most recent offerings, but an engaging weekly homage … Continue reading Star Tribune Names Book Editor
Musings from Magers and Quinn 