We have already heard that Salman Rushdie has a new book in the works, but there have been very few details beyond the title--The Enchantress of Florence, will be published on June 3.In a speech at Emory University, where Rushdie is on the faculty, the author said that he will not be writing himself into … Continue reading News of Florence
Rising Damp
The folks at the University of Illinois' Rare Book & Manuscript Library haven't exactly covered themselves in glory. They--or rather their facilities--are covered in mold. Details are here.--David E
Logrolling in Our Time
Alex Lemon has written a brief review of the work of poet Li-Young Lee in the Minneapolis StarTribune. In it, he called Lee's poetry "poignant and potent, filled with compassion and longing. His poems are laced with adoration and unadorned suffering."Lee will be in our store on Friday, February 15, at 7:30pm, reading from his … Continue reading Logrolling in Our Time
Musings from Magers and Quinn 