This was a pre-newscast item on NPR this morning: "Ten years ago, the French novelist Michel Houellebecq published a book called Atomised. He portrayed his mother as an egocentric hippie who neglected her kids. Now, at age 83, his mother has published her own book. She writes that if her son uses her name again, … Continue reading A Mother’s Love
New York Notices
There's literary news in the real estate section. Minneapolis' own Open Book center is the subject of an article in the New York Times today. It credits Open Book--correctly, I'd say--with sparking interest in the now-booming area near downtown.And the article ends on an interesting teaser about future plans for the area: "Mayor R. T. … Continue reading New York Notices
Books and Bars… and Kickball
I knew that Magers and Quinn is part of the best book club in the Cities, Books & Bars. It's the best because it is held in a bar, so the conversation is free-flowing and spirited. What I didn't know is that some Books & Bars folks have banded together to form a kickball team. … Continue reading Books and Bars… and Kickball
Musings from Magers and Quinn 