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Germany v. Greece: Holiday Reading

Posted on October 8, 2012 by Alex Clark

In which Alex Clark discovers that the meaning of “austerity measures” is trying to read The Magic Mountain while on holiday in a small town on the Aegean. Continue reading →

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Zombie: is there any other place you’d rather be?

Posted on September 26, 2012 by Sean Beaudoin

Wherein Sean Beaudoin talks about the sociological effect of deep biter culture. And also being thoroughly dead. Continue reading →

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The Political Issues of 2012, as Presented by Eight Trashy Pulp Novels

Posted on September 20, 2012 by Bill Spring

Bill Spring’s fully-illustrated pulp fiction list includes such titles as “Outsourced Love” and “Border Patrol Babe.” Perfect for your library or book club. Continue reading →

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Raw Book Reviews by the Restlessly Deceased: Christopher Hitchens on Mitch Albom

Posted on August 29, 2012 by Sean Beaudoin

This week, Christopher Hitchens applies a full Mother Theresa to Mitch Albom’s “The Five People You Meet in Heaven.” Continue reading →

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Letter From Mazama

Posted on August 16, 2012 by Lauren Cerand

In which Lauren Cerand goes up, and away. Continue reading →

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