11.09.09

Guest blog: Technology for writers who hate to write

Talking with Jaden Hair about her new book, “The Steamy Kitchen Cookbook,” I told her how similar her voice was to the written “voice” of her book and blog, a relaxed, bubbly, best-girlfriend sort of tone. No coincidence, she told me.

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11.09.09

Googled: The End of the World as We Know It

In early 1998, Bill Gates headed Microsoft at the peak of its commercial powers. The world’s preeminent software giant claimed a 90 percent market share in all desk and laptop PCs and it was difficult to imagine anything that could unsettle, much less evoke fear in, the Sultan of Software. (more…)

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11.08.09

Classic review: The Lovely Bones

In Alice Sebold's debut novel, the dead must learn to let go, too

11.07.09

D-Day: The Battle for Normandy

This is the best one-volume history of the invasion of Normandy yet written.

11.06.09

Last Night in Twisted River

A life on the lam leads to a career as a novelist in John Irving’s new novel.

11.05.09

The Education of a British-Protected Child

This collection of beautifully written autobiographical essays reveals much about the worldview of celebrated Nigerian author Chinua Achebe.

11.04.09

Lit

Mary Karr tells the story of her failed marriage, her struggles with alcohol and mental illness, and the peace she finally found in prayer.

11.03.09

Mentors, Muses & Monsters

Well-known writers recall the big names they encountered on the way up – both those that helped them and those that hindered.

Monitor book reviewer Susan Comninos talks with editor Elizabeth Benedict.

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