Monthly Archives: November 2009
Issue of November 28, 2009
In this week’s issue, we have some more fabulous reading for you. It’s pretty diverse, ranging from classics to cookies. Henry L. Carrigan, Jr. returns (temporarily) with an overview of one of America’s finest writers and a book that should, … Continue reading
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Thanksgiving at BiblioBuffet
What is being served in each of our contributors’ households for the big meal? Well, turkey is fairly common but the other dishes are wide ranging. Here’s a preview peek into the various Thanksgiving menus. Lauren Baratz-Logsted: I don’t have … Continue reading
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Issue of November 22, 2009
In this week’s issue, we have some fabulous reading for you. We also have a new feature that we believe (and hope) you will enjoy. That feature, which we mentioned here about a month ago, was Lauren Baratz-Logsted’s idea: The … Continue reading
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The Ethics of BiblioBuffet
Even passionate book reviewers can feel overwhelmed with books at times. When I go to the post office and see half a dozen book packages or boxes I get excited. (What book lover wouldn’t?) But opening them is a little … Continue reading
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Issue of November 15, 2009
It’s a new week and a new issue. Because our columnists write on a bi-weekly basis, the ones listed below are new as of this week. Thanksgiving means food, so Lauren’s bedtime reading in the last week has consisted of … Continue reading
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The OMG! Day
Literary agent extraordinaire Janet Reid stunned me by posting a link to this blog last night. Now Janet and I are casual friends. I met her online several years ago in . . . uh, circumstances which must go unnamed … Continue reading
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Issue of November 8, 2009
Nicki Leone, Managing Editor, and one of the best damn writers I have ever seen, shares her thoughts about a new book by William Ferris. The African American myth, music and culture of his native Mississippi Delta country was a way of … Continue reading
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The Editorial Process
Because BiblioBuffet has such enthusiastic contributors, communicating with the writers is a joy at all times. But sometimes it can become even more . . . My dear sir, You will find attached an edited copy of your delightful revenge … Continue reading
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