Tuff December 1, 2002I guess I missed the point here, but I haven’t been this depressed after reading a book in...
White Teeth November 1, 2002For some reason I was under the impression Zadie Smith was of Indian descent. I’m not sure what...
The Corrections October 1, 2002Unfortunately, I’m probably the last person in the United States to read The Corrections. I’m not embarrassed by...
Humboldt’s Gift September 1, 2002Sometimes I feel stupid. Sometimes I feel like books are written with academics in mind, and I’m on...
The Mysteries of Pittsburgh September 1, 2002Michael Chabon likes themes. He likes the outsider surrounded by outsiders. I read Wonder Boys a while ago,...
How to Lose Friends & Alienate People February 2, 2002This is the most apropos title for a book I’ve ever seen. It explains exactly what happens to...
Rabbit, Run January 2, 2002I’ve avoided reading this classic for years. There is something about committing myself to a whole series of...
Empire Falls December 1, 2001For a book that meanders its way through 500 pages, Empire Falls sure is a hard book to...
Ragtime November 1, 2001I must admit that I felt a little funny reading this one on the bus. I’m sure more...
The Moviegoer October 1, 2001For a novel called The Moviegoer, there ain’t a whole lot of movie watching going on. I guess...
Fury September 1, 2001It’s hard to listen to a man who spends his nights hobnobbing with the literati at Elaine’s complain...
Choke August 1, 2001From the author of the international sensation Fight Club, a powerful (and hilarious) novel about love and strife...
The Cold Six Thousand July 1, 2001I’m assuming Ellroy’s editor was afraid to say anything to him, lest he be dragged behind James’ car...