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Italian-American author Gay Talese has lived for the majority of the twentieth century and made an illustrious career for himself. With Truman Capote, Joan Didion, and others, he helped to define the genre of New Journalism in the 1960s, and since then has been covering topics from Frank Sinatra to boxing to mob violence to [...] A discussion on race and cover art, and publisher’s decisions based on apparent market preference. [via Justine Larbalestier] Michael Chabon: skeptical. [via Bookslut] Meet Joshua Henkin, the author who joined 175 book clubs. [via Three Guys One Book] Toronto’s Fringe Festival is a celebration of drama. [via The Millions] Jeffrey Eugenides’ The Virgin Suicides celebrates [...] Paris Hilton posing with–er, reading–Sun Tzu’s The Art of War. Doubt she’ll be taking to the battlefield in those clothes. -Allison GellerPhoto: PhilosophyBlog.com Whether you’re a fan or not, there’s no denying the popularity of film adaptations of beloved books. Here’s a list of several. [via Booktender] A list of must-reads to prepare yourself for Dan Brown’s Lost Symbol, coming out later this year. [via Libraryland Roundup] Apparently publishers are afraid of Dan Brown’s popularity: [...] Kate Von D–sans tattoos! [via Latina] To some French feminists’ chagrin, the French tradition of topless sunbathing is no longer considered part of a more relaxed, less prudish culture. If you’re planning a getaway to the Cote d’Azur, keep the bikini top on—if you don’t, you might even get a fine. [...] If you ever have the good fortune to travel to New York City (and who doesn’t, at least once in this lifetime?), you must stop by Bowery Poetry Club. …it’s time to acknowledge the Horrific Triumph of Capitalism and see if poetry, placed in an amenable circumstance, full of [...] Frank McCourt, author of Angela’s Ashes, has passed away at the age of 78. In a New York hospice on Sunday, July 19, McCourt died of meningitis. He is survived by his third wife Ellen Frey, daughter Margaret McCourt, and brothers Malachy, Michael, and Alphie McCourt. The schoolteacher-turned-memoirist was born in New York, but had spent [...] John Christie offers the most comprehensive list of book-related beer names ever compiled. [via Brews & Books] Mark Sarvas completes his interview series with Joseph O’Neill, author of Netherland. [via Mark Sarvas] When forming the indie band Harry and the Potters, Joe and Paul DeGeorge were probably not aware that [...] Johnny Depp perusing the pages of a good read, sans gun and fedora. –Allison GellerPhoto: Starfish via Photobucket This kitty knows what a nice day is for: laying in the grass, bathing in the sun, and enjoying a good book. –Allison Geller Photo: ehow |
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