Aug 29, 2012
In this episode we talk about the physical size of books and books in which the author does something for a year then writes about it. We also recommend The Devil in Silver by Victor LaValle and The Double Game by Dan Fesperman
Does Size Matter?
Why do some books have a smaller trim size (actual dimensions rather than...
Aug 21, 2012
This week, the second installment of author talks from Booktopia:Oxford's Celebration of Authors, which happened on June 16th at Off Square Books in Oxford, MS.
First, a brief note: in this recording, Michael refers to some of Kevin Brockmeier's lists, which he said we would post in the show notes. It's taking us a...
Aug 14, 2012
On this week's episode: Book spine poetry, book jackets, cover coincidences, and a magical book called Memoirs of an Imaginary Friend.
Book Spine Poetry
We've been fascinated by the current fad in the internet book world: book spine poetry. Try it: use book titles from your library to create poetry. We'd love to...
Aug 8, 2012
What are the best books for tweens graduating to grown-up books? Saying goodbye to authors we've lost. And rave recommendations for 12.21 by Dustin Thomason and The Dog Stars by Peter Heller.
They Grow Up So Fast
Ann's ten-year-old daughter seems to have graduated from kid's books to grown-up books. Which leaves Ann...
Aug 1, 2012
Books for fans of London or the Olympics; what's the difference between a mystery, a thriller and a suspense novel? We recommend The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry by Rachel Joyce and Dearie: The Remarkable Life of Julia Child by Bob Spitz
Gold Medal Reading
The 2012 London Olympics are in full swing, and here are...