What Are Pointy Heads Good For?
George Scialabba offers a new anthology.
Writing About Writers
A collection of 17 issues
Talking From the Grave
Roberto Bolaño may not have the last word, but here at least is his Final Interview.
Strunk & White Exposed
A readable history of that essential primer, “The Elements of Style.”
Creative Criticism 101
What could be better than reading great writers writing about other great writers?
That Write Stuff
A new interview book gives cause to note a recent flurry of excellent writer chats.
Attention Must Be Paid
A new Arthur Miller biography goes beyond the Marilyn stuff. But thankfully includes the Marilyn stuff.
Price Is Right
Literary memoirs may not be lighting up Kindles, but don’t ignore the latest from Reynolds Price.