Tag Archives: Gold Boy Emerald Girl

12 super story collections

A great short story can convey a world in just a few well-written pages. (They have to be well-written, because the author has such a short space to hook the reader!) I have always had a soft spot for short … Continue reading

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The best (recent) story collections

Several of you requested a Top 10 list of short story collections back when I asked what “best” lists you want to see. This one was tough to compile. To make it easier on ourselves—and to mix it up—we decided … Continue reading

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Best book jackets of 2010

Just as with pinpointing why a certain title is wonderful, it is difficult to say exactly what makes a book jacket great. I know that I am drawn to bright, graphic cover designs that feature art rather than people—although I … Continue reading

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Monday contest: Gold Boy, Emerald Girl

Last week Yiyun Li was named a recipient of a 2010 MacArthur “Genius” Grant. Li is one of 23 fellows who will receive $500,000 over the next five years. One thing I like about this incredible grant is that it … Continue reading

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