Lessons from a literary master
He was the J.K. Rowling of his day, writing sprightly, adventure-driven, insanely popular books ostensibly aimed at kids but which sober and responsible adults — if backed against a wall...
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Lessons from a literary master
He was the J.K. Rowling of his day, writing sprightly, adventure-driven, insanely popular books ostensibly aimed at kids but which sober and responsible adults — if backed against a wall...
Essay: Sitting in judgment
The word is "wodge" — and it explains everything. Wodge is a wonderful word. A playful word. Fun to say, fun to write, fun to see on the page. Had...
Writing in the dark: Reflections on the literary art of Roger Ebert
Film critics are to filmmakers what Chicago is to New York: a little envious, a lot insecure, secretly fearful of second-class status. Hypersensitive to slights, real or imagined. Important —...
Writing in the dark: Reflections on the literary art of Roger Ebert
Film critics are to filmmakers what Chicago is to New York: a little envious, a lot insecure, secretly fearful of second-class status. Hypersensitive to slights, real or imagined. Important —...
Essay: Sitting in judgment
The word is "wodge" — and it explains everything. Wodge is a wonderful word. A playful word. Fun to say, fun to write, fun to see on the page. Had...
A reflection on literary retirements
In light of Philip Roth's recent announcement of his "retirement" from writing, a scene from the 1977 movie "Julia" comes to mind. It's a delicious cinematic moment, involving as it...
A reflection on literary retirements
In light of Philip Roth's recent announcement of his "retirement" from writing, a scene from the 1977 movie "Julia" comes to mind. It's a delicious cinematic moment, involving as it...
A reflection on literary retirements
In light of Philip Roth's recent announcement of his "retirement" from writing, a scene from the 1977 movie "Julia" comes to mind. It's a delicious cinematic moment, involving as it...
The lonely passion of Harry Bosch
I've seen him. Really. I'm not crazy. I'm not a liar. And I swear to you: I've seen Harry Bosch, the hero of Michael Connelly's brilliant, best-selling and melancholy-drenched mystery...