BLOGGING STRONG SINCE 2008
2/09

Hollywood Ends

By Robert Paul Moreira

Scene I

Got in the bad for watching a movie during work today.

Spring Break?

Stalag 17?

Billy Holden, man.

Fuckin’ A.

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2/09

Tuesday's Literary Briefing

By Drew Geer

Nascar Romance in Dark Sky Magazine

The Puns Ride Round And Round

Many worlds still await our discovery. We’re not talking about the galaxy here, or some Star Trek fantasy. We’re not talking about the decision to stop sending missions to the Moon. No, we’re talking about peeling back the roof and stirring up adventure. Today’s stories are all about self-discovery, and new beginnings, and fresh relationships. Might we shock you with Don DeLillo’s prose? Can it be compared to Beckett’s? Litia Perta explores her relationship with Max — a guy who may have been her mother’s partner, or maybe it was her father’s partner — either way, he left a mark. Visit The Brooklyn Rail for the full story. Just in time for Valentine’s Day, the Boston Globe examines diamonds, and what it takes to construct a flawless heist story. The tale of Tintin is given an adult spin in the New Republic, and, last but not least, the most shocking revelation this side of Nicholas Sparks — it’s NASCAR romance novels! On your marks, get set, explore. – Andrew Geer

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