Harry Potter is a big deal to readers worldwide, of course. But did you also know that it's a big deal to environmentalists as well? Twelve million copies of a 784-page book adds up to 16,700 tons of paper, and that's a lot of dead trees. Last time around, there were calls to boycott Harry … Continue reading Black and White and Green All Over
Book with a Beer Chaser
There's still time for you to get ready for next week's installment of our lubricated reading group Books & Bars. Join us Tuesday night (the 10th) at Bryant Lake Bowl (map) for conversation and a beverage with some very interesting folks. Doors open at 6:00pm for socializing; discussion begins in earnest at 7:00pm.This month's book … Continue reading Book with a Beer Chaser
Big Day for Gawande
The reading by Atul Gawande that we held last month, you missed a good one. The doctor and author of Better : A Surgeon's Notes on Performance was fascinating, and the audience's questions were informed and insightful.Don't take my word for it. Minnesota Public Radio recorded the talk and will be broadcasting it today at … Continue reading Big Day for Gawande
