Articles written by Dale Van Every
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2009-2010 MN Gophers Basketball Schedule: Tubby Smith's Golden Gophers Preseason Top 25 Team
Category: College Basketball
Coach Tubby Smith leads his Minnesota Gophers Men's Basketball team into early season, non-conference play hoping to maintain a top 25 ranking. more...
Jim Pollard The Kangaroo Kid by Dolph Grundman: Biography Review of Minneapolis Lakers Great
Category: Athlete Biographies
Dolph Grundman's biography examines not only a great Minneapolis Lakers star of the past, but the early days of the NBA as well. more...
Category: Biographies/Memoirs (general)
Scholar Rich Benjamin seeks out and lives in several white American enclave communities in an effort to understand what they are about and why they are quickly growing. more...
Jack Kerouac's Good Blonde and Others: Beat Generation Author's Collection of Essays & Articles
Category: Biographies/Memoirs (general)
Published nearly 25 years after Jack Kerouac's death, Good Blonde and Others collects a variety of his essays, criticisms, and autobiographical articles from magazines. more...
Review – Encyclopedia of an Ordinary Life: Amy Krouse Rosenthal's Autobiographical "Reference" Book
Category: Biographies/Memoirs (general)
Chicago writer Amy Krouse Rosenthal's autobiographical Encyclopedia of An Ordinary Life is fresh, thought-provoking and hard to put down. more...
Bob Dylan Performing Artist 1960-1973: Review of 1st Volume of the Series/ The Early Years
Category: Musician Biographies
The first volume of this 3-book series, subtitled The Early Years, covers a lot of ground and sets up author Paul Williams' basic arguments regarding Dylan's art. more...
Green Bay Packers 2009 Schedule & Analysis: Pack has 3rd Easiest Strength-of-Schedule in NFL
Category: National Football League (NFL)
Despite the 3rd easiest schedule in the NFL this season, the Pack will need to start quick and strong to still be contending in December. more...
What is an Unauthorized Biography?: Does an Author Need Permission to Write a Biography?
Category: Biographies/Memoirs (general)
The obvious answer to the question "what is an unauthorized biography?" includes some gray areas, as well as some surprises regarding who's most protected. more...
Northern Minnesota's Camper's Paradise: Park Rapids Area Island Campground is a Gem
Category: Camp Sites
Located near Nevis in North Central Minnesota, Camper's Paradise is a rustic family resort on Goat Island on Lake Belle Taine, now celebrating 50 years of happy campers. more...
An Overview of Bob Dylan Albums: Six Samples From Various Stages of Dylan's Career
Category: Rock Music (general)
Here are six albums, along with some alternate choices, intended to give new fans of the influential artist an overview of his long and varied career. more...
The Florist's Daughter by Patricia Hampl: St. Paul Author Remembers Her Parents and Her City
Category: Biographies/Memoirs (general)
A beautifully written reminiscence of family and place (and their connection) Patricia Hampl's The Florist's Daughter is the most recent in a series of memoirs. more...
Minnesota Gophers 2009 Football Schedule: Inaugural Season At New TCF Bank Stadium
Category: College Football
The inaugural season at brand new, on-campus TCF Bank Stadium is one Coach Brewster and fans alike hope will also inaugurate a tradition of winning. more...
Jimi Hendrix DVD At Last...The Beginning: The Making of Electric Ladyland
Category: Rock Music (general)
This 95 minute DVD delves into the making of Hendrix's classic-and last official-album, Electric Ladyland, including interviews with musicians, insiders & engineers. more...
Book Review–Dishwasher by Pete Jordan: One Man's Quest to Wash Dishes in All 50 States
Category: Biographies/Memoirs (general)
Dish Dog Pete Jordan chronicles his attempt to wash dishes professionally in all 50 states in this engaging and much-better-than-it-sounds biography. more...
Book Review – The Chris Farley Show: A Biography in Three Acts by Tom Farley, Jr. & Tanner Colby
Category: Actor Biographies
Saturday Night Live star Chris Farley's life is remembered by family, friends and co-stars in this oral biography by Farley's brother Tom. more...
Review – Annie's Ghosts by Steve Luxenberg: A Journey Into A Family Secret
Category: Biographies/Memoirs (general)
Washington Post editor Steven Luxenberg gets to the bottom of a family secret, revealing an Aunt he never knew existed and raising more questions along the way. more...
Category: Musician Biographies
Greenfield's snapshot of the summer of '71 with the Stones in the south of France as they record Exile On Main Street is more gossip than musical insight. more...
Either You're In or You're In The Way: Review of Miller Brothers Movie-Making Tale
Category: Biographies/Memoirs (general)
Twin brothers Noah & Logan Miller go against-all-odds, making the film Touching Home, and fulfilling their father's last wish. more...
Minnesota Vikings 2009 NFL Draft Picks: Vikes Choose Florida Wide Receiver Harvin First
Category: National Football League (NFL)
Here's a brief look at the Minnesota Vikings five picks in the 2009 NFL draft, starting with Florida Gator wide receiver Percy Harvin. more...
Grand Teton National Park's Jackson Lake Lodge: One of Jackson Hole's Most Popular Resort Hotels
Category: Wyoming Travel
Jackson Lake Lodge in Grand Teton National Park,Jackson Hole, Wyoming has recently been listed on the National Historic Register. Here's more info on this premier resort. more...
Category: Wyoming Travel
Colter Bay Village in Grand Teton National Park, Jackson Hole, Wyoming, offers a diversity of lodging choices as well as a variety of family activities. more...
DVD Review of The Who / Who's Next: Eagle Rock Entertainment Classic Album Series Documentary
Category: Rock Music (general)
This 60 minute DVD focuses entirely on the story behind and the making of one of rock's greatest albums: 1971's Who's Next by The Who. more...
Review -- The Midwife by Jennifer Worth: A Memoir of Birth, Joy & Hard Times in London's East End
Category: Biographies/Memoirs (general)
Jennifer Worth's memoir The Midwife tells the story of the highly revered but little written-about women who were crucial to the lives of London's East End. more...
The Notebooks of F. Scott Fitzgerald: A Writer's Treasury Edited by Matthew J. Bruccoli
Category: Biographies/Memoirs (general)
With over 2,000 entries, The Notebooks of F. Scott Fitzgerald provide valuable insight into the Jazz Age author and the process he used to write his later works. more...
Category: Biographies/Memoirs (general)
Broadcaster, entrepreneur, and Minnesota sports enthusiast Dave Mona shares his life behind the scenes of media and local teams in Beyond the Sports Huddle. more...
Minnesota Twins 2009 Schedule & Preview: Manager Ron Gardenhire & Crew Set Sights on AL Central
Category: Major League Baseball
Spring training brings high expectations for the 2009 Minnesota Twins, who missed last season's playoffs by a game. Here is a series-by-series schedule for the season. more...
Review of Ron Wood's Autobiography Ronnie: Veteran Rolling Stones Guitarist Tells His Story
Category: Musician Biographies
A rock 'n roll veteran of five decades, guitarist Ronnie Wood writes of excess and art, and primarily his time with the Rolling Stones' in his 2007 autobiography Ronnie. more...
Profile - Wholphin DVD Magazine of Short Films: McSweeney's Supports Independent Shorts & the Arts
Category: Independent Film Shorts
A quarterly short film DVD magazine called Wholphin highlights unseen indie films and is yet another contribution by McSweeney's towards the independent arts scene. more...
Rock Drum Greats - Keith Moon of The Who: Moon the Loon a Madman On and Off Stage
Category: Rock Music (general)
Keith Moon, drummer for The Who in their heyday, is considered one the best rock drummers in history. His offstage antics are as well-known as his explosive drumming. more...
Bob Dylan Biography Suggestions: Recommended Reading on the Life of a Legend
Category: Biographies/Memoirs (general)
Of the many dozens of books about the life and music of legend Bob Dylan, a few have risen to the top. Here are some of the best choices. more...
Review: The Secret Life of Houdini: The Making of America's First Superhero
Category: Biographies/Memoirs (general)
William Kalush and Larry Sloman's 2006 biography of Harry Houdini presents controversial evidence that the escape artist may have also been a spy. more...
Hurry Down Sunshine Update on Sally: Author Michael Greenberg's Recent Comments on Daughter
Category: Biographies/Memoirs (general)
How is Sally now? That's the inevitable question for readers of Micheal Greenberg's touching memoir Hurry Down Sunshine, about daughter Sally's descent into madness. more...
The Basil & Josephine Stories: F. Scott Fitzgerald's Youthful Short Story Collection
Category: Classic American Fiction
Scott Fitzgerald's short story collection The Basil & Josephine Stories are a series of youthful tales about the travails of teenagers in the early 20th century. more...
Book Review: Jack Kerouac's Windblown World: Beat Generation Author's Journals 1947-1954
Category: Biographies/Memoirs (general)
Jack Kerouac's early composition journals provide valuable insight into the author and the man, his travels, and the ideas that informed his published work. more...
Review: Michael Greenberg's Hurry Down Sunshine: Memoir of a Daughter's Madness
Category: Biographies/Memoirs (general)
Writer Michael Greenberg's memoir Hurry Down Sunshine is the story his 15-year-old daughter Sally's psychotic break and and the effect it had on those closest to her. more...
Creating & Using a Writer's Notebook: A Low-Tech, High-Inspiring Answer for Writers
Category: Resources for Writers (general)
Creating and utilizing a writer's notebook is not only an alternative to the constant digital interaction of the 2000's, it can be an invaluable creative tool. more...
DVD Review: Cream Royal Albert Hall 2005: London Reunion Of Eric Clapton, Jack Bruce & Ginger Baker
Category: Rock Music (general)
This two-disk DVD set documents rock supergroup Cream's reunion gigs at London's Royal Albert Hall in May of 2005, featuring Jack Bruce, Ginger Baker and Eric Clapton. more...
Category: Colorado Travel
A lesser-known, less crowded destination among all of Colorado's outdoor playgrounds, the Cache La Poudre River & canyon is a hidden treasure. more...
Review: My Lobotomy by Howard Dully: A Memoir Co-Written by Charles Fleming
Category: Biographies/Memoirs (general)
In a heartbreaking memoir, 59 year-old busdriver Howard Dully tells his story of being the youngest person ever to have a lobotomy, and how it has affected his life. more...
Minnesota State Park Camper Cabins: Log Structures Make Winter Camping Cozy
Category: Minnesota Travel
Winter camping is possible, even cozy, with a stay in one of Minnesota's State Park camper cabins. Get out into the crisp air and shorten the winter a bit! more...
2008-09 Minnesota Gophers Basketball Schedule: Coach Tubby Smith's Outlook For The Season
Category: College Basketball
In his 2nd season as coach, Tubby Smith leads the 2008-2009 Minnesota Gophers Men's Basketball Team into Williams Arena with some excellent recruits & seasoned vets. more...
Review: Joseph Hosey's Fatal Vows: The Tragic Wives of Sergeant Drew Peterson
Category: Biographies/Memoirs (general)
Chicago-area reporter Joseph Hosey presents a detailed and disturbing look at the Stacy Peterson missing-person case. more...
Category: Artist Biographies
Paul Maher Jr.'s recent biographical study entitled Jack Kerouac's American Journey coincides with the 50th anniversary of the American classic On The Road. more...
2008-09 Minnesota Gophers Hockey Schedule: Coach Don Lucia Leads Young Team into WCHA Play
Category: Ice Hockey (general)
A young 2008-2009 Minnesota Gophers men's hockey team faces a tough season-long schedule, including series' against five of the top eight ranked teams in the nation. more...
Anne Morrow Lindbergh: First Lady Of The Air: A Biography by Kathleen C. Winters
Category: Biographies/Memoirs (general)
Winters' biography draws Anne Morrow Lindbergh out from the shadow of her legendary husband Charles Lindbergh, revealing her as an aviation pioneer in her own right. more...
I'll Sleep When I'm Dead by Crystal Zevon: The Dirty Life and Times of Warren Zevon
Category: Musician Biographies
Crystal Zevon, ex-wife and lifelong confidante of the late rocker/songwriter Warren Zevon, paints a brutally honest portrait of the highly regarded musician. more...
Minnesota Gophers Football 2008 Update: Undefeated Team Heads Into Conference Schedule
Category: College Football
Coach Tim Brewster leads an undefeated (4-0) and much-improved Gophers football team into Columbus & Big Ten Conference play on Saturday, September 27 versus Ohio State. more...
Category: Music Media
It's nighttime in the big city. Bob Dylan returns to XM Radio October 8th, 2008 for his 3rd season of roots music, and his Themes, Dreams & Schemes. more...
Minnesota's North Shore State Parks: A Great Alternative for Your Autumn Foliage Trip
Category: Minnesota Travel
When planning that Fall Colors trip along Lake Superior's North Shore in Minnesota, consider getting outdoors (and saving some money) by staying at one of 8 state parks. more...
F. Scott Fitzgerald's Short Stories: Novelist's Most Prolific Writing Was For Popular Magazines
Category: Classic American Fiction
Known primarily for The Great Gatsby and other "jazz age" novels, author F. Scott Fitzgerald actually made his living writing short stories for popular magazines. more...
Minnesota's Itasca State Park: Source of the Mississippi River has a Rich History, Highlights
Category: Minnesota Travel
Itasca State Park in northern Minnesota is not only the source of the mighty Mississippi River, but a park with much to offer the visitor, including great Fall colors. more...
Review: The Book of Other People: A Diverse Short Story Anthology Edited by Author Zadie Smith
Category: Modern British Fiction
A recent anthology edited by Zadie Smith, The Book of Other People features 23 of the best literary writers of the 2000's, and an assortment of odd characters. more...
Against The Current by Frances Kroll Ring: F. Scott Fitzgerald's Final Months in Hollywood
Category: Biographies/Memoirs (general)
Author Frances Kroll Ring, Fitzgerald's personal secretary, reveals the famous Jazz Age author's final year and a half, as he attempts to finish The Last Tycoon. more...
Category: Artist Biographies
Marv Gold, fellow cartoonist & lifelong buddy of Shel Silverstein, has written a quirky, funny and seemingly appropriate biographical tribute to his friend. more...
Spam The Cookbook by Marguerite Patten: With Recipe for Spam Steaks in Port Wine
Category: Gourmet/Regional Cookbooks
Spam: The Cookbook by Marguerite Patten is a little gem of a collection of gourmet recipes, vintage photos & Spam advertisements and the history of the blue-canned meat. more...
Autobiography vs. Memoir—What's the Difference?: What Distinguishes a Memoir From an Autobiography?
Category: Biographies/Memoirs (general)
If an autobiography is one's self-written life story, yet one retires to "write her memoirs," aren't they really the same thing? more...
University of Minnesota's TCF Bank Stadium: New On-Campus Home to Minnesota Gopher Football
Category: College Football
On Saturday, September 12th, 2009, the Minnesota Gophers will open their new home-TCF Bank Stadium-as they take on Air Force in the first on-campus game in 28 years. more...
Review – Roald Dahl's Autobiography Going Solo: Willie Wonka Creator's Memoir of World War II
Category: Biographies/Memoirs (general)
British author Roald Dahl-best known for Charlie and the Chocolate Factory-tells his story of service in the RAF during World War II in a highly readable memoir. more...
Chicago Bears 2009 Schedule and Analysis: Bears Have Easiest Schedule in the NFL in 2009
Category: National Football League (NFL)
According to the NFL's strength-of-schedule calculation, the Chicago Bears have the league's easiest schedule in 2009. Here's a look at the schedule, with observations. more...
Review – Bob Dylan Performing Artist Series: Three-Volume Set by Paul Williams Covers Dylan's Career
Category: Musician Biographies
An extensive, in-depth look at Dylan's actual musical performances, this 3-volume set by the founder and editor of Crawdaddy magazine is an invaluable rock resource. more...
A Freewheelin' Time by Suze Rotolo: A Memoir of Greenwich Village in the Sixties
Category: Biographies/Memoirs (general)
Artist Suze Rotolo shares her memories of the early 1960's Greenwich Village folk scene, and of her mate Bob Dylan, in this refreshingly straightforward memoir. more...
Profile of Wide Receiver Percy Harvin: Minnesota Vikings 2009 1st Round Draft Pick
Category: National Football League (NFL)
With the explosive Florida Gators receiver Percy Harvin added to a Vikings team that includes Adrian Peterson and possibly Brett Favre, Minnesota ups the ante in 2009. more...
Myst Returns as iPhone App: 90's Masterpiece Now Available in Miniature
Category: Cell Phones
On May 2nd, 2009, fifteen years after its release as a CD-ROM game, Myst was released as an iPhone app. The new, smaller version is much the same as the original. more...
Review of George Harrison's I Me Mine: Former Beatles' Autobiographical Scrapbook
Category: Musician Biographies
Published by Chronicle Books, this unique collection of all-things-George contains a bit of everything: handwritten lyrics, personal photos and a brief autobiography. more...
Seven Addictive iPhone Apps: Wasting Time? There's An App For That!
Category: Cell Phones
With Apple's recent release of the new 3Gs iPhone and system 3.0, a slew of new apps takes addictive time-wasting to a new level. Here are seven fun, time-wasters. more...
Room Full of Mirrors by Charles R. Cross: Review of a Biography of Guitarist Jimi Hendrix
Category: Musician Biographies
Biographer Cross delves fairly deep into the famous guitarist's childhood and early career on the "chitlin' circuit" to present a well-rounded picture of Jimi Hendrix. more...
Review – Love, Janis by Laura Joplin: Blues Rock Queen's Sister Reveals Janis Through Letters
Category: Musician Biographies
In this 2005 biography, another side of Janis Joplin is revealed by younger sister Laura, via the singer's letters home to family in Port Arthur, Texas. more...
Rachel Fuller's In The Attic With Pete Townshend: CD/DVD Set Highlights Music From Small Venues
Category: Rock Music (general)
With a cast of performers that includes Tenacious D & Ben Harper, Fuller and Townshend's NYC and L.A. shows are highlighted on this 3-disk set. more...
Profile of Minnesota's Interstate State Park: Glacial Potholes Along the St. Croix River
Category: Minnesota Travel
East Central Minnesota's Interstate State Park is the state's 2nd oldest, a rock-climber's haven, and has a twin park across the St. Croix River in Wisconsin. more...
Jackson Hole & Grand Tetons Lodging: Resort Hotels, Rustic Cabins, Campsites and More
Category: Wyoming Travel
Here's a basic overview of the wide variety of types of lodging available in Wyoming's popular Jackson Hole and Grand Teton National Park. more...
Minnesota Vikings 2009 Schedule & Outlook: Vikes Have NFL's Second Easiest Strength of Schedule
Category: National Football League (NFL)
The Vikings' 2009 season schedule is the 2nd easiest in the NFL on paper, at least. Here's a look at the schedule and some brief observations. more...
Review of Opening Day by Jonathan Eig: The Story of Jackie Robinson's First Season
Category: Athlete Biographies
Jonathan Eig's Opening Day delves into all that was behind Jackie Robinson's breaking of the color barrier in Major League Baseball's 1947 season. more...
Natalie Goldberg's Old Friend From Far Away: The Practice of Writing Memoir
Category: Biographies/Memoirs (general)
The author of the popular Writing Down the Bones, Natalie Goldberg's latest book Old Friend From Far Away teaches the Practice of Writing Memoir. more...
Review Roads to Quoz by William Least Heat-Moon: An American Mosey Down the Backroads Again
Category: Biographies/Memoirs (general)
Best known for his popular travel memoir Blue Highways, author William Least Heat-Moon takes to the American backroads again, in search of Quoz. more...
F. Scott Fitzgerald Biographies & Resources: Where to Learn More About the Jazz Age Author
Category: Biographies/Memoirs (general)
For students or anyone interested in learning about F. Scott Fitzgerald, author of The Great Gatsby, here is an overview of biographies and websites relating to him. more...
Profile of Minnesota's Banning State Park: A Great Spring Weekend Getaway
Category: Minnesota Travel
Just over an hour from the Twin Cities, Minnesota's Banning State Park is a great getaway any time of year, but especially in the Spring. Here's why. more...
Review -- The Red Leather Diary by Lily Koppel: A Story Within a Story
Category: Biographies/Memoirs (general)
New York Times writer Lily Koppel discovers a 75 year-old diary, leading to the story of a bygone era, a precocious young woman, a new friendship and new lives. more...
Review -- The Autobiography of Mark Twain: 1959 Edition, Edited by Charles Neider
Category: Artist Biographies
The 1959 edition of The Autobiography of Mark Twain, edited by Charles Neider, is the most complete to date, even though it probably isn't exactly what Twain intended. more...
The Book That Changed My Life: Writers Celebrate the Books That Matter to Them Most
Category: Biographies/Memoirs (general)
Roxanne J. Coady & Joy Johannessen have collected essays from 71 writers about the book that most influenced their future relationship with literature. more...
Category: Biographies/Memoirs (general)
Joshua Kendall's biography of Peter Mark Roget, the man behind Roget's Thesaurus, is an in-depth look at a man who did far more than author one of our handiest references more...
Category: Music History
February 3rd, 2009 Marks the 50th Anniversary of the tragic loss of Buddy Holly, Richie Valens and J.P. "the Big Bopper" Richardson, in a 1959 plane crash in Iowa. more...
Minneapolis America's Most Literate City: St. Paul a Rising Star at Fourth
Category: Literary Culture (general)
The Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota have been named the first and fourth most literate cities in America in 2008. Seattle also tied for first. more...
DVD Review: Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival: Live at the Cotton Bowl, Dallas, 2004
Category: Rock Music (general)
This DVD is an extensive look at guitarist Eric Clapton's 1st Crossroads Guitar Festival in Dallas, 2004, featuring superb performances by more than 20 guitar greats. more...
A Brief History of the Rose Bowl: New Year's Day College Football Tradition for Over A Century
Category: College Football
The Rose Bowl game, a part of Pasadena, California's Tournament of Roses, was first played in 1902, and has been played annually since 1923. more...
A Brief History of College Bowl Games: From the Rose Bowl to the BCS Championship
Category: College Football
For more than a century now, holiday bowl games have matched college football teams against each other in what has become a lengthy postseason tradition. more...
Ana's Playground Films in Minneapolis: Local Filmmaker Eric Howells' Take on Kids at War
Category: Independent Film Shorts
Minneapolis' Cedar Riverside neighborhood recently hosted the filming of Ana's Playground, bringing to light children's involvement in war worldwide. more...
Review: Lonesome Traveler by Jack Kerouac: Collection of Autobiographical Travel Essays
Category: Biographies/Memoirs (general)
Beat Generation author Jack Kerouac's Lonesome Traveler is a collection of autobiographical essays detailing his travels and the various jobs he worked while writing. more...
Christmas Gift Biographies and Memoirs: 2008's Best Biographical Books Make Great Holiday Presents
Category: Biographies/Memoirs (general)
Here are several of the more recent biographies, autobiographies and memoirs, listed by category, that would make great holiday gifts for loved ones this year. more...
Review: Bonni Goldberg's Room to Write: Daily Invitations to a Writer's Life
Category: Resources for Writers (general)
Of the numerous daily exercise/prompt books available to writers, Bonni Goldberg's Room to Write: Daily Invitations to a Writer's Life remains one of the best. more...
Kurt Vonnegut's A Man Without A Country: Author's Final Book a Memoir of Musings
Category: Artist Biographies
Late novelist Kurt Vonnegut's last book is a volume of cranky & humorous musings on everything from life in America in the 21st century to the importance of music. more...
Review: Four Days In November: Vincent Bugliosi's Final Word on JFK Assassination
Category: History Books
Prominent attorney/prosecutor Vincent Bugliosi brings 20 years of research to the writing of a book that has been called "the final word" on the Kennedy assassination. more...
Profile: Coach Tubby Smith: Minnesota Basketball Coach's Career Already Legendary
Category: College Basketball
Midcareer, Former Kentucky Wildcats and current Minnesota Gophers men's basketball coach Orlando "Tubby" Smith's career is already considered legendary. more...
Category: Artist Biographies
The late David Foster Wallace's collection of essays, A Supposedly Fun Thing I'll Never Do Again, is a sampling of his style & insight into his troubled thoughts. more...
John Steinbeck's The Pastures Of Heaven: East of Eden Author's First Short Story Cycle
Category: Classic American Fiction
John Steinbeck's 1932 collection of stories entitled The Pastures Of Heaven focuses on the people of his native Salinas Valley, California and previews his later work. more...
Geocaching Tips - Finding the Illusive Cache: Hints for Locating That Pesky DNF Geocache
Category: Hiking & Trails
Here are some hints --some more obvious than others-- to help geocachers find those frustrating and pesky DNF's, increase their luck, and rid the world of frowny faces. more...
Bob Dylan's Tell Tale Signs Released: Volume #8 is Latest in the Dylan Bootleg Series
Category: Rock Music (general)
October 7th, 2008 sees the release of Bob Dylan's Tell Tale Signs, Rare & Unreleased 1989-2006. The 2-Disk set is Volume #8 in the artist's Bootleg Series. more...
Books: A Memoir by Larry McMurtry: The Role Books Play in a Literary Life
Category: Artist Biographies
Prolific author Larry McMurtry recounts his life as a reader and writer, rare book collector, scout and seller, examining the role and importance books have played in it. more...
Catch A Fire by Timothy White: The Life Of Bob Marley
Category: Musician Biographies
In this 4th and "definitive" edition biography of the legendary reggae rocker, Timothy White delves into every aspect of Bob Marley's life, music, and untimely death. more...
Category: Political Biographies
Lincoln's Melancholy reveals the depths Abraham Lincoln, one of America's most admired presidents, suffered at the hands of depression and how it fueled his greatness. more...
Category: Modern American Fiction
Best known as an independent filmmaker and performance artist, Miranda July's collection of short stories is an award-winning, knockout of a literary debut. more...
Category: Modern American Fiction
Caroline Preston's Historical novel Gatsby's Girl reveals the romance between F. Scott Fitzgerald and Ginevra King, socialite and inspiration for Gatsby's Daisy. more...
Review: Lush Life: Richard Price's Latest Crime Novel
Category: Modern American Fiction
Richard Price's latest is a solid crime novel greatly enhanced by the author's ear for dialogue and his rich description of Manhattan's Lower East Side. more...
Category: College Football
The questions on Minnesota fans' minds: Can the Gophers compete in the Big Ten Conference in 2008? Can Coach Tim Brewster lead the team to better-than 1-11 record? more...
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