July 18, 2013

We took a look last year at Bill “Ca$hmo” Gates’ new passion for book reviewing. This month the Microsoft founder and rain-maker laureate took to his personal book review blog again… Read more »

Book journalism & criticism

Protesting sexism, comic book artists pull out of running for Angoulême Grand Prix — Liam O'Brien
Is Bill Gates the new Oprah? (No, of course not.) — Ena Brdjanovic
Book spotted in San Bernardino shooting suspects' home inspires Amazon review battle — Liam O'Brien
Are financial scammers really turning to Neil Strauss' The Game for guidance? — Liam O'Brien

Turning shipping containers into internet hubs: a new library model in Africa

Sal Robinson

There’s a new library project underway in Africa at moment that offers an intriguing path for making inroads on the digital divide, and for innovations in library design and use. The project… Read more »

Shed a tear for Martin Amis!: Author regrets his last name

Abigail Grace Murdy

Like most of us, Martin Amis bears his father’s last name, but unlike most of us, it’s brought him countless literary advantages, subsequent fortune—and grief. In a recent Radio 4… Read more »

The world’s cheapest vacation: a “prose portal”

Kirsten Reach

Ever wondered why you fall into some books more easily than others? Well, wonder no more: science worked it all out. Jim Davies of Nautilus wrote a short article about… Read more »

Calvin & Hobbes doc gets trailer, release date

Jean-Patrick Grillet

Bill Watterson never cared for unsolicited, ecstatic praise from peers or celebrities, but he’s about to get 89 minutes of just that in an upcoming documentary, Dear Mr. Watterson. Directed… Read more »

Melville House Books

Bill Gates’ summer reading list is terrifying

Dustin Kurtz