Making a "Best of" list is never an easy thing; even after all the personal deliberating, one opens themselves up to the "but what about...?" complaints of fellow book lovers and to the very real possibility of regretting one's own choices (I once wrote that Chris Adrian's Children's Hospital was destined to be my favorite … Continue reading The Best Book of 2008
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Favorites From The President-Elect
Excited about the new President-Elect and wish you knew him better? What better way to begin than by picking up a book from his list of favorites? Here are just a few you can find at BookPeople: Song of Solomon by Toni Morrison Moby Dick by Herman Melville The Tragedies of William Shakespeare Parting the … Continue reading Favorites From The President-Elect
The Year of Living Biblically
While I wish that everyone loved books enough to drop $25 on a hardcover, I realize that many of you will only give a book a chance once it hits in paperback. So, when one of my favorite books of 2007 had its paperback release this past Tuesday, I jumped at the chance to feature … Continue reading The Year of Living Biblically
5 Must Reads
If you only read one book this year, I don’t know that we could ever be friends. Who only reads one book a year? It’s absurd. Nonetheless, if you plan to read 5 books this year (and that is still far too few), allow me to make some recommendations: First up is Home by Marilynne … Continue reading 5 Must Reads
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