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Jennifer Thompson-Cannino and Ronald Cotton, with Erin Tomeo
The reader who trudges... read more
Found in: Books, ReviewsBill Ayers set to publish graphic-novel memoir
Bill Ayers' name became common coin during the 2008 presidential election, with Barack Obama's campaign railroaded into answering questions on his tenuous connection to the radical leftist-turned-university professor. The grim specter of this TERRORIST MENTOR dominated the political narrative for a month, and then Tina Fey turned in the defining role of her career. Ayers, clearly operating on the maxim that any publicity is good publicity, has decided to use the last of his 15 minutes to greenlight a graphic-novel adapatation of his 1993 memoir To Teach: The Journey of a Teacher.... read more
Found in: Books, NewsThe Best Kids' Books
In honor of An Indie Rock Alphabet Book coming out this week (buy one! buy a thousand!), we’ve been celebrating kids books around the office. I love picture books, so it wasn’t easy to whittle down the list to 15, but here goes:... read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the Day6 Great Blogs Spawning Sure-To-Be-Great Books
How did people get book deals before there were blogs? I don't know, but that seems to be the way to go about it these days. Some of my favorite bloggers have either wrapped up manuscripts or inked new deals in 2008, and I'm excited for the chance to give my Google Reader a break and read their words and see their pictures on the page for a change. ... read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayIn the market for an invisible bookshelf?
This wall-mounted bookshelf hides behind a stack of books. Since it clips inside the bottom book, you can't even see the shelf from beneath. It’s a stylish and practical way to display your favorite reads. $10.50, Umbra.com... read more
Found in: Blogs, Form&FunctionThe five best Judy Blume books
It kind of bothers me that Judy Blume books are among the most banned in American libraries. I understand that some parents might not want their nine-year-olds to read about periods and masturbation and sexy dreams, but she tackles controversial issues that many moms and dads are scared to broach, and she does it in an intelligent and approachable way. So loosen up—kids can hear about this stuff from the motherly and funny Judy Blume, or they can hear about it from their idiot friends on the playground. Plus, there's a book on the list for grownups too.... read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayDesigner Chip Kidd hosts Neil Gaiman Sandman lecture this Sunday
This Sunday, Nov. 9th, at 92Y, seminal designer Chip Kidd will chat up best-selling author and comic book icon Neil Gaiman on The Sandman, the author's benchmark comic book series, which is currently celebrating its 20th anniversary. ... read more
Found in: Paste:LocalCMJ 2008, Day 3: Juliana Hatfield @ Housing Works Bookstore
If you ever wondered where singer/songwriter Juliana Hatfield honed the inspiration to write the lyrics that compose her introspective, expansive discography, her new memoir, When I Grow Up, provides more than few intimate clues. Recently released along with her latest album, How to Walk Way, the book poignantly depicts the 90s alt-rock pioneer's battles with personal insecurity as she grew into her musical career.... read more
Found in: Blogs, Festivus, Local:NYCCelebrate Bob Gendron's 33 1/3 contribution at Hideout tonight
The 33 1/3 book series, which features noted authors musing on seminal albums, recently released Gentlemen, Bob Gendron's in-depth look at the Afghan Whigs' 1993 LP. To celebrate, the author will hold a book release and signing party at Hideout tonight, Tuesday, September 16th. According to Gendron, a fellow Chicago Tribune freelance music critic, Gentlemen is one of only a handful of 33 1/3 titles that contain original interviews with the band members and those close to them conducted specifically for the book.... read more
Found in: Paste:LocalDave Stewart performs live, signs books and shows off photography in NYC this week
Dave Stewart, founding member of The Tourists and one half of Eurythmics, will engage with nearly every artistic medium imaginable this week with a live performance at The Highline Ballroom on Wednesday, Sept. 17th, a book signing and photography exhibition at the Morrison Hotel Gallery on Thursday, Sept. 18th, and a Good Morning America appearance thrown in Wednesday a.m. for good fun.... read more
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