In our afternoon reading: thoughts on books by Jeff VanderMeer and Brian Catling, Courtney Maum on literary podcasts, and more.
Weekend Bites: Lucie McKnight Hardy and Folk Horror, Noor Naga, Emily Dickinson on TV, Alexander Allison, and More
In our weekend reading: delving into folk horror, Noor Naga wins a literary prize, and more.
Morning Bites: Terese Svoboda’s Playlist, Chris Gethard Interviewed, Protomartyr, Emily Dickinson on Film, and More
In our morning reading: a Terese Svoboda playlist, interviews with Meredith Gran and Chris Gethard, poetry from Molly Rose Quinn, and more.
Morning Bites: Emily Dickinson’s cake, WORD in the NYT, Edgar Allan Pumpkin, Tom Waits, and more
Emily Dickinson’s coconut cake recipe is revealed. WORD gets a fantastic writeup in the New York Times. Susan Orlean’s Rin Tin Tin book gets a review in the Times as well. Tom Waits talks to the LA Times. Literature pumpkins. Occupy Wall Street is apparently good for tourism.
Happy Birthday to the Woman in White
Posted by Juliet Linderman Born in 1830, Emily Dickinson would have been 180 years old today. Dudette wrote almost 1,800 poems during her lifetime, so she deserves some props. Rejoice!
The No-Ricky’s Answer to Your Halloween Costume Needs
So, lit-minded reader, did you find yourself once again costume-less on Halloween day, even though you’ve been planning to hit up some parties?