Archive - The Biblioracle Recommends

Observations Within Landscape

Ben Shattuck on his new collection, "The History of Sound."

Jul 23 •

Fascism Creeps in from Silicon Valley

Thanks to some fascist creeps.

Jul 21

About That NYTimes Best Books List

Irritations and interests.

Jul 14

The Danger of Institutional Nostalgia

What is a democracy without the tools to put democratic ideals into action?

Jul 7

June 2024

Ideas Aren't Worth Anything

A rant against careless books.

Jun 30

Louisiana Stories

The Ten Commandments in the Classroom?

Jun 23

Trying to focus on the work, not the person.

Jun 16

Which Books Nail the Dystopia?

This is my nominee.

Jun 9

An Unserious Book

Sal Khan brings an infomercial to a (supposed) revolution with "Brave New Words."

Jun 2 •

May 2024

Teddy Wayne on writing and "The Winner"

A new book from one of my absolute favorite working novelists.

May 26

Time among the trees.

May 19 •

Accomplishment vs. Achievement

A conversation with Adam Gopnik and thoughts on Steve Albini

May 12 •

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