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Jul

1

2011

Walking to Hollywood: Memories of Before the Fall by Will Self

“In his new book, a perpetually wayward Will Self investigates all manner of madness the only way he knows how—by strapping on his boots and walking to airports. Staged as a ‘memoir,’ we follow the author as he meanders from London to LA to Yorkshire Cliffs. Along the way, he gleefully prods at conceptual art, …

Feb

15

2011

Gryphon: New and Selected Stories by Charles Baxter

“For fans of Charles Baxter, this collection of new and previously published short stories embodies all that we’ve come to expect from Baxter: lovely writing, sharp dialogue, themes of isolation, Midwestern locales and a thoroughly enjoyable read. The beauty of short stories is that you can savor them over time, like a literary dessert before …