When Presidents Lie: a history of official deception and its consequences, by Eric Alterman
Liar, liar, pants on fire. Continue reading When Presidents Lie: a history of official deception and its consequences, by Eric Alterman
Category: book reviews
The Ride of Our Lives: Roadside Lessons of an American Family, by Mike Leonard
Earnest saves his family. Continue reading The Ride of Our Lives: Roadside Lessons of an American Family, by Mike Leonard
Espresso Shots: The Partners by Louis Auchincloss
If you are looking for a short novel to scratch that Mad Men itch, The Partners is the novel for you. Continue reading Espresso Shots: The Partners by Louis Auchincloss
Blog Update: Shelter in Place II plus 2 “lost” reviews!
Have you been washing your hands? Obeying social distancing guidelines? If not, please do so. Let’s combat this pandemic and then we can get on with the rest of our lives. Anyone else really want to go to a bookstore or a mall or a restaurant? The lockdown has given me time to update the blog. I have begun the CCLaP review updates, updating nearly a dozen blog entries, including book reviews and essays. I have also updated all my Joe Bob Briggs website book reviews. These include two “lost” book reviews. I categorize them as “lost” because Joe Bob … Continue reading Blog Update: Shelter in Place II plus 2 “lost” reviews!
History Fridays: How to Get Rid of a President: History’s Guide to Removing Unpopular, Unable, or Unfit Chief Executives by David Preiss
“If removing a president was easy, Congress would probably do it all the time, since that august body is populated by the representatives of a fickle, emotional, and befuddled populace.” Continue reading History Fridays: How to Get Rid of a President: History’s Guide to Removing Unpopular, Unable, or Unfit Chief Executives by David Preiss
THE NASSER HUSSAIN INTERVIEW
I talk with Nasser Hussain about his writing process, GIS, Oulipo, and the Canadian poetry scene. Continue reading THE NASSER HUSSAIN INTERVIEW
SKY WRI TEI NGS by Nasser Hussain
Nasser Hussain manipulates language in such a way to reinvent the practice of reading. Continue reading SKY WRI TEI NGS by Nasser Hussain
Obits. by Tess Liem
Tess Liem challenges form and the exclusionary practices of the Western literary canon. Continue reading Obits. by Tess Liem
Midday at the Super-Kamiokande by Matthew Tierney
Matthew Tierney confronts rationalism and its discontents. Continue reading Midday at the Super-Kamiokande by Matthew Tierney
COACH HOUSE BOOKS WEEK
A look ahead at Coach House Books week. Continue reading COACH HOUSE BOOKS WEEK
