When last we saw Michael "Mouse" Tolliver, in Sure of You, the sixth novel of Armistead Maupin's beloved Tales of the City series of novels, he was living with HIV. But lest anyone worry, Maupin is happy to reassure everyone that Michael Tolliver lives. That's also the title of his latest novel, which he insists … Continue reading Mouse (Back) in the House
Prose, Perfected
Some days I don't know what I'm going to post here. Other days, there's something so good I wouldn't dare ignore it. Today is one of the latter kind of days. The Guardian's book page has posted a podcast, of an interview with James Salter. (The paper's been big on Salter this year: they've posted … Continue reading Prose, Perfected
Until November…
Principal shooting on the movie adaptation of Gabriel Garcia Marquez's book Love in the Time of Cholera has wrapped up in Columbia. (See a report here.) The fan forums are still quiet, at least until preview screenings begin. In the meantime, you can always track what Hollywood thinks of the movie's fortunes by watching its … Continue reading Until November…
