Category Archives: Books

Book Worm

Posted on January 30, 2012 by

Here’s a note from perennial sophomore Bubby Spamden. And as usual, he needs last minute help with an assignment for some activity he’s in at Wendell Wilkie High School. But I don’t mind the last-minute, panicky attention. I’m flattered that … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, Bubby Spamden, Uncategorized | 69 Comments

The Sound of Two Lips Flapping

Posted on January 27, 2012 by

One of my self-educational hobby projects last year involved recording an audio book. I’ve done a lot of on-microphone reading of silly things I’ve written, but taking on the task of narrating someone else’s book was a job I found … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, Words | 113 Comments

Mutual Admiration/Opposition Society

Posted on July 1, 2011 by

Today’s guest post comes from Clyde. I am a devoted re-reader of the 1974 book Staggerford by the Minnesota writer Jon Hassler. I admire the honest but still satirical image of the professional life of a secondary English teacher, which … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, Guest Blogs | 86 Comments