books
Guitar Zero
by Gary Marcus
Reamde
by Neil Stephenson
Ray Bradbury
A conversation with Ray Bradbury.
Adapting John Carter
This candid interview with Chabon looks more interesting than the films with Riggins
Dickens, Charles, Dickens
At Salon: Charlies Dickens, the secret life of a literary giant. I’ve become rather obsessed with old Charles of late.
Neil Pollack on Richard Stark
Neil Pollack reviews the Richard Stark Parker novels.
5 Rules for Managing a Book Club
I’m not one for small talk. I’m not good at it and I rarely see the point. All the idle chatter is time better spent reading in my opinion. Unless the talk is about books, of course. Then pull up a chair. Let me buy you a drink. If you’re the type of person that views carrying a book as a necessary escape hatch for any excursion outside your front door, then you are my people, no questions asked. There is little I like more than reading, browsing, chatting or arguing about books. Book stores are my pilgrimage and book clubs are my catnip. At my day job, the one meeting I will not view askew is the monthly book club. It’s one hour where time doesn’t drag on and business buzz words don’t choke the air. It’s my oasis in the management wilderness.
New York Magazine feature on Michael Lewis
New York magazine has a feature on Michael Lewis.
The Top 10 Books Lost to Time
I’m a huge sucker for these types of lists. The Top 10 Books Lost to Time. The Smithsonian is a great underrated magazine.
Maurice Sendak profile
Fascinating Maurice Sendak profile in The Guardian.
My Book
Try the first chapter free and find more of my writing and upcoming books at my author site: mikedonohue.com/books
