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Besides writing book reviews for his own blog, Karl writes reviews and essays for several other venues. He lives in the Midwest and has a full-time job. Posts might be irregular, but a commitment to quality is the first priority. The blog has a variety of subject matter, ranging from guilty pleasures to out-of-print hidden gems.
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CCLaP Fridays: Legion on FX

April 7, 2017March 28, 2020 driftlessareareview

“Legion” is the best show on TV. Continue reading CCLaP Fridays: Legion on FX

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The Gatekeepers: How the White House Chiefs of Staff Define Every Presidency

April 5, 2017 driftlessareareview

“Javelin catcher, confidant, consigliere, battlefield commander.” These are some common roles undertaken by the White House Chief of Staff. Continue reading The Gatekeepers: How the White House Chiefs of Staff Define Every Presidency

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The Attraction of Things, by Roger Lewinter @NYJB

April 5, 2017May 31, 2025 driftlessareareview

“Roger Lewinter casts an exacting eye upon himself, creating in prose a self-portrait worthy of Rembrandt.” Continue reading The Attraction of Things, by Roger Lewinter @NYJB

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American Odd: Pack of Lies, by Gilbert Sorrentino

March 10, 2017March 28, 2020 driftlessareareview

This week I conclude my essay series American Odd by looking at Gilbert Sorrentino’s postmodern masterpiece “Pack of Lies.” Continue reading American Odd: Pack of Lies, by Gilbert Sorrentino

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Translation Tuesdays: Story of Love in Solitude, by Roger Lewinter

March 7, 2017March 7, 2017 driftlessareareview

“[Lewinter’s] unique literary voice . . . is that of an obsessive, a philosopher, and a miniaturist.” Continue reading Translation Tuesdays: Story of Love in Solitude, by Roger Lewinter

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An Interview with John Sibley Williams

March 6, 2017March 7, 2017 driftlessareareview

The Driftless Area Review interviews acclaimed poet John Sibley Williams. Continue reading An Interview with John Sibley Williams

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Sundering the Worldgate, by Guest Blogger Don Vort

March 5, 2017March 5, 2017 driftlessareareview

Online exclusive! Guest Blogger Don Vort provides a teaser for his “Steampunk movie Sundering the Worldgate.” Continue reading Sundering the Worldgate, by Guest Blogger Don Vort

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MILWAUKEE PROFILES: DON VORT OF DV MAGIC SERVICES

February 28, 2017February 28, 2017 driftlessareareview

Milwaukee Profiles interviews filmmaker Don Vort, founder of DV Magic Services. Continue reading MILWAUKEE PROFILES: DON VORT OF DV MAGIC SERVICES

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CCLaP: Milwaukee Mayhem, by Matthew J. Prigge

February 18, 2017March 28, 2020 driftlessareareview

This week Karl Wolff reviews “Milwaukee Mayhem,” by Matthew J. Prigge, a collection of lurid tales of the Cream City’s dark side. Continue reading CCLaP: Milwaukee Mayhem, by Matthew J. Prigge

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Translation Tuesdays: Super Extra Grande, by YOSS @ NYJB

February 7, 2017May 31, 2025 driftlessareareview

“Super Extra Grande” by Yoss is “. . . . joyous and raunchy . . . Yoss creates a fascinating and beautiful universe built upon the ideals of cooperation and egalitarianism.” Continue reading Translation Tuesdays: Super Extra Grande, by YOSS @ NYJB

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