by Jeffery Battersby | Nov 24, 2009 | Books, Commentary
There was a great interview today on NPR’s Morning Edition with director John Hillcoat, whose film adaptation of Cormac McCarthy’s The Road hits theaters tomorrow. In the interview Hillcoat says that McCarthy’s novel: …just hit me like a...
by Jeffery Battersby | Jun 15, 2009 | Asides, Books
For those of you looking for a way to spend your summer reading time, may I suggest Infinite Summer, the brainchild of Matthew Baldwin. The challenge? Beginning June 21st (or thereabouts), start reading David Foster Wallace’s Infinite Jest, completing the task...
by Jeffery Battersby | Mar 17, 2009 | Asides, Books
My son is reading The Graveyard Book. A terrifying little tome that he can’t keep his hands off of. Perhaps you should pick up a copy too! The Colbert ReportMon – Thurs 11:30pm / 10:30cNeil GaimanColbert Report Full EpisodesPolitical HumorMark SanfordNASA...
by Jeffery Battersby | Dec 24, 2008 | Asides, Books
John Gruber was kind enough to point out the rather stellar, and really inexpensive, Curious Case of Benjamin Button iPhone book/app now available in the App store; a beautifully designed and gorgeously typeset application that you’ll find a pleasure to read...
