AltWeeklies.com Books

Making Worlds

Tue, 14 May 2013 11:16:06 -0400

In "The Kings and Queens of Roam," author Daniel Wallace illustrates the power words have to make worlds, both in the tragic whimsy of the world his words create and in the sad, scary world one character builds for another.... From Jackson Free Press.

Lizz Winstead bites back

Thu, 09 May 2013 14:52:00 -0400

The political pundit and creator of The Daily Show discusses the feminist elite, slut-shaming, and the difference between essay and memoir... From Orlando Weekly.

Criminal activity drives Terra McVoy's latest novel

Thu, 02 May 2013 13:13:41 -0400

Local young adult novelist takes a dark, illicit turn with her fifth novel... From Creative Loafing (Atlanta).

Lee on Literature: The Awakening

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 15:25:34 -0400

How the 1899 literary classic The Awakening by Kate Chopin relates to the reform challenges faced by the new Pope Francis I.... From Santa Fe Reporter.

Bankrupting Nature: Denying Our Planetary Boundaries

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 12:39:50 -0400

Global warming is but one of nine or 10 different ways in which human civilization is threatening to cross boundaries of over-consumption and overuse. These, will undermine the natural foundations on which our civilization is built.... From Random Lengths News.

Water Worries

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 12:10:26 -0400

Through interviews and essays, a father/daughter team looks at the nature of Arizona's heat island existence.... From Tucson Weekly.

Tear Down This Wall

Sun, 07 Apr 2013 08:46:00 -0400

The disruption and destruction created by the border wall is shown in photos and words.... From Tucson Weekly.

On the Road's enduring appeal

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 12:09:00 -0400

'Behind us lay the whole of America'... From Creative Loafing (Charlotte).

Trussed and Tied

Mon, 01 Apr 2013 12:19:07 -0400

“Fifty Shades of Chicken” entertains while educating about cooking poultry.... From Jackson Free Press.

Mad over Rachel Maddow

Tue, 19 Mar 2013 09:54:10 -0400

How a butch in pantsuits gave liberal media its balls back.... From Creative Loafing (Atlanta).

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:18:00 -0400

How industrialization helped to foster the compartmentalization of "good" and "evil," a duality that continues to challenge modern figures such as James Holmes and Oscar Pistorius.... From Santa Fe Reporter.

Wayward Son Carries On

Wed, 06 Mar 2013 05:23:00 -0500

Tampa-born journalist paints an unflattering but entertaining portrait of Florida in Finding Florida: The True History of the Sunshine State... From Orlando Weekly.

'Because I Like Them'

Fri, 01 Mar 2013 07:29:00 -0500

A Boulder woman's son inspired a book on boys who wear dresses and challenge gender norms.... From Boulder Weekly.