The Triumphant Return of Choose Your Own Adventure Stories. Ah, doesn’t it bring back the sweet smell of childhood and terrible books that were oh so much fun?
Callie interviews Nam Le and asks all the questions that you’re not supposed to ask, but all the questions that those interested in short stories really want to know.
The winner of the Millions Writers Award has been named, and the story involves Kentucky Fried Chicken and Alex Trebec. Need I say more?
Bret Lott has a new novel out, “Ancient Highways,” reviewed in the LA Times by Carolyn.
I’m in support of anything that makes books and reading into an event. (via Condalmo)
Times Online lists the best fifty translations in the last fifty years. One of my favorites is Italo Calvino’s “If on a Winter’s Night a Traveller” which is the best (only?) example of a book that blends the novel and short story form.
Dan Green offers insight into Max Apple’s short story collection, “The Jews of Home Depot.”
Will all my readers who are millionaires/billionaires please go give money to Ed?
