Friday, July 02, 2004
If I can make it there...
If you're looking for books about New York, read this excellent three-part exploration of New York literature by Nick Rennison at Bloomsbury.com.
If you're looking for books about New York, read this excellent three-part exploration of New York literature by Nick Rennison at Bloomsbury.com.
Purple prose
American Women's Dime Novels, 1870-1920
American Women's Dime Novels, 1870-1920
Vintage reading
In the mood for a little historical fiction? Here's a guide from the Madison, WI public library that gives author title, setting, and time period. Very nice.
In the mood for a little historical fiction? Here's a guide from the Madison, WI public library that gives author title, setting, and time period. Very nice.
Thursday, July 01, 2004
So many books...
You know the rest.
More summer reading: The Essential Mystery Library, from January Magazine.
You know the rest.
More summer reading: The Essential Mystery Library, from January Magazine.
Just a little summer reading
Enough books to keep you busy till fall: Constant Reader's 2004 Reading Lists.
(BTW, I am finally reading Ms. Tessaro's Elegance, so that I can actually comment on it if I wish. So far, it's mainly just inspiring me to go back and read my copy of Mme. Dariaux's Elegance, but I'll post something when I'm done. I'd like to be able to blog my favorite guide to style again without feeling like I'm accidentally copying someone's novel.)
Enough books to keep you busy till fall: Constant Reader's 2004 Reading Lists.
(BTW, I am finally reading Ms. Tessaro's Elegance, so that I can actually comment on it if I wish. So far, it's mainly just inspiring me to go back and read my copy of Mme. Dariaux's Elegance, but I'll post something when I'm done. I'd like to be able to blog my favorite guide to style again without feeling like I'm accidentally copying someone's novel.)