Books
Big Man On Campus
Nina Shengold gets Charley Rosen to talk candidly about his upbringing, coaching meltdowns, and how he handles enraged bloggers.
Book Reviews: TrespassTrespass employs a broad canvas, but it isn’t just a political story. Valerie Martin peels back big issues to reveal the bigger ones beneath. | The Persistence of MemoryNaton Leslie has been called “the poet of a forgotten America,” and a “poet of the working class.” | Book Reviews: Kill All Your Darlings: Pieces, 1990-2005Take a crash course in pop culture with Luc Sante. S&M, Allen Ginsberg, the blues— what are you waiting for? Take notes. It’s all on the test. |
Book Reviews: Bridge of SighsIndeed, it’s Richard Russo’s devotion to details—of place, speech, character—that make Russo’s work such a thrill and a blessing. | Book Review: Pigeons: The Fascinating Saga of the World's Most Revered and Reviled BirdThrough strong reporting skills, a keen eye for quirky details and a breezy writing style, Blechman transforms the loathsome urban scavengers into majestic and storied creatures. | Book Reviews: King’s GambitExploring the dark side of chess is just one thread in King’s Gambit, a neat piece of participant/observer journalism with an overarching narrative of self-awareness. | October's Short TakesBring out yer dead! Hudson Valley authors and illustrators have brewed up some weird and wondrous books to pack for your next haunted hayride. |
