Category Archives: Books

Opinion: Is a Censored “Huck Finn” a Sign of Decline in Reading?

Posted on January 5, 2011 by Talia

Gillian at The Portrait of a Would-Be Artist as a Young Woman posted a video in which Twain scholar Melissa Harris-Perry explains why the upcoming sanitized release of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is problematic. Gillian does a fantastic job … Continue reading →

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Belated Banned Book Week: A List of Books You Forgot to Ban

Posted on October 13, 2010 by Talia

It goes by so quickly, I completely missed my favorite time of year: Banned Book Week. It’s that special time when we celebrate a person’s right to complain about their kids having to read and our own right to call … Continue reading →

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Amazing Books You Shouldn’t Read in Your Twenties

Posted on October 10, 2010 by Talia

I’m a 20-something who is relatively aware of the strengths and limitations of my generation. At first glance, Gen Y 20-somethings are a clever bunch. We’re pop culture encyclopedias, savvy urbanites, and can Photoshop just about anything – a skill … Continue reading →

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The New York Times Map of Literary Manhattan Makes English Majors Drool

Posted on September 25, 2010 by Talia

The New York Times Books Section recently mapped out Manhattan with literary quotes that mention specific locations within the island… which is basically porn for the type of people who read the New York Times Books Section. Whether they’re referencing … Continue reading →

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