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Espresso Shots: Cyberselfish: A Critical Romp through the Terribly Libertarian Culture of High Tech, by Paulina Borsook

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Cyberselfish: A Critical Romp through the Terribly Libertarian Culture of High Tech, by Paulina Borsook. Borsook, a former tech writer for Wired, offers a tongue-in-cheek tour through the world of high tech during the infancy of the Internet and high-tech nerdery back when it was a fringe subculture. Continue reading Espresso Shots: Cyberselfish: A Critical Romp through the Terribly Libertarian Culture of High Tech, by Paulina Borsook

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American Odd: Conspiranoia!: the Mother of All Conspiracy Theories, by Devon Jackson

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This week I continue my American Odd essay series with a look at Conspiranoia!: the Mother of All Conspiracy Theories, by Devon Jackson. It’s the essay the UFO nazi Bilderbergers don’t want you to read … or do they? Continue reading American Odd: Conspiranoia!: the Mother of All Conspiracy Theories, by Devon Jackson

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CCLaP Fridays: Make It Stay, by Joan Frank

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Today’s book review at CCLaP: “Make It Stay” by Joan Frank, which I calls my favorite read so far of the year. The novel explores the lives of two couples in a small Northern California town as they encounter births, deaths, joys, and frustrations. I assert, “Frank’s highly polished literary prose is definitely worth your time.” Continue reading CCLaP Fridays: Make It Stay, by Joan Frank

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