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- Nam Le's long, literary journey - San Francisco Gate
In the opening story of "The Boat," a remarkable first collection by 29-year-old Nam Le, the main character shares a number of characteristics with the author. Both are writers named Nam, Vietnamese by birth and Australian by upbringing. Both have ...
- About this Entry (Arts Journal)
"Uh Oh" I thought to myself as Dana Gioia stepped on stage at The Merchants Exchange in San Francisco yesterday evening: The National Endowment for the Arts Chairman and former poet laureate was wearing a custard yellow knitted tie with a square end.
- Many use poems to express quake feelings - China Internet Information Center|
Many use poems to express quake feelingsChina Internet Information Center|, China - 25 minutes agoAnother reads: "Come, my child/ Hold onto mom's hands/ The road to Heaven is too dark/ I'm afraid you might be hurt again." "Poetry is the voice of the ...
- Dwelling on the mystery of time - News & Observer
Dwelling on the mystery of timeNews & Observer, NC - 1 hour agoIn this book, Harington is asking if that's true, and, more important, if it matters. Michael Chitwood of Chapel Hill writes The N&O's poetry column, ...
- Animal whisperers come out of the shadows - 22 WSBT
Story Updated: Jun 5, 2008 at 4:27 PM EDT NEW YORK (AP) — Ears twitching wildly, Nikki and Lucy hovered near the telephone, aroused by the caller on the other end. He was their "cat whisperer," and the girls had something to tell me: "Their food ...
- State board approves standards for Bible course - KXAN
AUSTIN, Texas (KXAN) - The State Board of Education approved academic standards for a Bible course on Friday, clearing the way for more Texas public high schools to offer the course as an elective this fall. Despite a move by some SBOE members to ...
- Chorus, guests offer fine program - SouthCoastToday.com
Chorus, guests offer fine programSouthCoastToday.com, MA - 3 hours agoThe poetry of the music is a metaphoric allusion to the spiritual and mystical nature of life. Baritone soloist Donald Wilkinson, was highlighted in this ...
- Poke me and I will friend you, he said - The Daily Star
Poke me and I will friend you, he saidThe Daily Star, Bangladesh - 11 hours ago"Do we write poetry? Or do some sort of art?" Peter shakes his head. "Nah. We just write inane phrases or we forward ancient jokes. ...
- The 267854th novel from Joyce Carol Oates - Monsters and Critics.com
The 267854th novel from Joyce Carol OatesMonsters and Critics.com - 1 hour ago... 2008, 10:03 GMT When I think of all the trees that have died to produce Joyce Carol Oates’ myriad numbers of pulpable prose and “poetry” I could cry. ...
- On Poetry: Trees at their 'Loveliest' - Traverse City Record-Eagle
The cherry trees are having their short burst of glory, which always makes me think of this poem. Several times I have walked around the Mall in Washington when the cherry trees are in full bloom and said this poem to myself. It was written by A.E ...
- Man of verse finds spotlight a curse (Toronto Star)
It seems a curious coincidence Toronto poet David W. McFadden, a voracious reader since childhood, has lately been gorging on the prose fiction of Samuel Beckett.
- Who Really Books in Chicago - New City Chicago
Who Really Books in ChicagoNew City Chicago, IL - 11 minutes ago... Allegrezza)—the award-winning poet garnered another accolade in recent months by nabbing the top prize from the Bright Lights Big Verse poetry contest. ...
- Coming Up (The Post and Courier)
SPOLETO FESTIVAL USA: For 17 days and nights, Spoleto Festival USA fills Charleston's historic theaters, churches and outdoor spaces with over 120 performances by renowned artists and emerging performers in opera, theater, music theater, dance and chamber, symphonic, choral and jazz music, as well as the visual arts.
- MUSIC: Ice, Ice, Big Nay - Staten Island Advance
Outspoken St. George teen Shaneay 'Queen' Sharpton joins the family business MC Big Nay, aka The Ice Queen, aka Curtis High School sophomore Shaneay Sharpton, is not amused with female rappers currently in the spotlight.
- Librarian notes ‘best picks’ (Florence Morning News)
The kids aren’t the only ones who should be reading this summer. When you bring the special children in your life to the library to stock up on books, be sure to get an armful for yourself. These latest new fiction titles are great summer reads!
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