Arundhati Roy, author of The God of Small Things has announced that she is at work on a new novel. Since the publication of her first (and only) novel in 1997, Roy has focused on non-fiction and environmental activism.Details are few. Reuters reports, "Roy would say little about her next book, except that she had … Continue reading Breaking News
New from the author of The Kite Runner
Khaled Khosseini's first novel The Kite Runner was a runaway success: 103 weeks on the New York Times bestseller list and with four million copies sold.Now fans are abuzz with the news that his second novel A Thousand Splendid Suns will be released May 22. As before, Hosseini's setting is Afghanistan, and the publisher promises … Continue reading New from the author of The Kite Runner
He knew human folly like the back of his hand
Today is the one hundredth anniversary of the birth of WH Auden. He was a noted scholar and critic, but if you're anything like me, you are probably familiar mostly with his poetry. (Here's a good, if slightly worn, biography for those interested in learning more.) So, in honor of the occasion, here's a quick … Continue reading He knew human folly like the back of his hand
