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Slouching Towards Bethlehem By Joan Didion Slouching Towards Bethlehem is a collection of essays, many of which are justifiably famous, by Joan Didion, oft considered the greatest essayist writing today. Generally that’s how the book is sold and, truthfully speaking, the pieces here give support to the claims. Since most of the essays were written [ READ MORE ]
LISTENING Rings by Sean Bones I came into Rings skeptical of its staying power, a perception built over several failed attempts to educate myself on reggae. The lack of success in these endeavors leaves me unsophisticated enough to know if Sean Bones plays quality reggae or not. I do know I enjoy it. Genre conventions [ READ MORE ]
I love noir for many reasons. One: I’m fascinated by the genre’s bleak outlook and low opinion of human behavior. I don’t always share this view, but I respect its attachment to reality (and, let’s face it, real life sometimes unfolds exactly how noir predicts it will). Two: the cover art. Oh the beautiful, beautiful cover art. I [ READ MORE ]