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On the Sem Coop’s Best of 2009
My local independent bookstore, the Seminary Co-Op / 57th Street Books announced their “Best of 2009” list this week. Check it out! Unfortunately, I haven’t read any of their recommended books yet, although I do have Nick Hornby’s latest on … Continue reading
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Open Books Chicago
open books chicago Three Cheers for Open Books! This weekend was the grand opening of their downtown Chicago store (near the Chicago stop on the Brown Line train). Open Books is a non-profit bookstore with a wealth of energy & … Continue reading
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The People’s Historians
Last night, I attended the Keynote to Campaign to End the Death Penalty’s Annual Convention, and got a chance to see “The People’s Historians” — Howard Zinn and Dave Zirin. I haven’t read anything yet by either Zinn or Zirin … Continue reading
Haul from HP Booksale
Haul from HP Booksale | By shazmosis Even though I’m supposedly limiting my book purchases to what I can trade for at swaptree, I couldn’t resist stopping by the Hyde Park Book Sale over the weekend. I spent $5.50! Here’s … Continue reading
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Readinglist: Literature of Trauma
Literature of Trauma | by shazmosis Strolling through the Seminary Coop Bookstore in Hyde Park, I paused to take a look at some of the reading lists for Fall Quarter classes at the University of Chicago. Here’s the list (sorry … Continue reading
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Recent Lit Events Attended (Sept-Oct 2009)
In the last two weeks, I’ve seen Ralph Nader speak about “Only the Super Rich Can Save Us” and Jacqueline Edelberg speak about “How to Walk to School” at the University of Chicago’s International House and Divinity School respectively. To … Continue reading
Loot from Newberry Library Bookfair (Chicago, 7/24/2009)
Loot from Newberry Library Bookfair 7/24/2009 Originally uploaded by shazmosis I finally made it to the impressive Newberry library for their annual Bookfair (which continues this weekend)! Here’s my haul of books from the day.
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The Book of Ralph by John McNally (June 2009)
It’s tough to read John McNally’s “The Book of Ralph” after having read Adam Langer’s “Crossing California” without comparing the two. Both are nostalgic looks at the late 70s in Chicago, through the eyes of a ragtag group of characters. … Continue reading
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Printer’s Row Lit Fest 2009!
Chicago’s Printer’s Row Book Fair (now “Lit Fest”) is always a grand time! Unfortunately, I’ve been too busy at work to properly prepare and didn’t make any ticket requests for the big name (Gaiman, Eggers, etcetera) speakers. Still, it’s always … Continue reading
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