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Wall Street Journal attacks young adult literature; book burnings to follow

Posted on June 6, 2011 by Kevin Holtsberry

Many love to talk about tolerance and discussion but someone writes an article they disagree with on a subject near and dear to their heart and they react as if civilization itself is at risk (social media over-reaction, weird I know). Continue reading →

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Tom Perrotta on Flannery O’Connor

Posted on May 17, 2011 by Kevin Holtsberry

ThoughCast (“An ideaspace for authors, academics and intellectuals, hosted by Jenny Attiyeh) has posted a podcast interview with Tom Perrota wherein he discusses Flannery O’Connor. Continue reading →

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Lit Drift: The Catcher in the Rye, Retold in 60 Seconds

Posted on March 23, 2011 by Kevin Holtsberry

I am late to posting this but it isn’t time sensitive so what the heck. Confession: I have never read Catcher in the Rye.

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Tales From Outer Suburbia by Shaun Tan

Posted on February 28, 2011 by Kevin Holtsberry

The book is full of mystery and whimsy; of foreboding and tragedy; of strangeness but joy as well. There is a unique combination of minimalism and depth to both the art work and the stories. Continue reading →

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Fame by Daniel Kehlmann

Posted on January 4, 2011 by Kevin Holtsberry

So whether you are a fan of Kehlmann, interested in the themes of identity, language and fame, or, like me, just looking for something a little different I think you will enjoy Fame. It is a quick and engaging read and one that would probably bear re-reading (so as to better capture the interconnections and ideas). Continue reading →

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