Today’s links of interest:
- The Bat Segundo Show #47 – Hal Niedzviecki
Including discussions about: The advantages of studying American culture from Canada, individualism vs. conformity, pop star aspirations, American Idol, karaoke, television, the economics of media, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah (a BS-approved band) - Lynne W. Scanlon Hangs Shingle to Help Struggling Authors Reach Literary Agents & Book Publishers?and Get Published
The Wicked Witch is starting a proposal critique service. - How Shall We Know Thee? Searching for Shakespeare’s Likeness
We are going to say this one more time: stop already. It doesn’t matter. The world already has a nice little mental image of William Shakespeare. Reconstructing his face is not a good use of time. Volunteer with a literacy program instead. You’ll feel bet - Rocker Townshend removes net tale
This is fascinating on several levels; alas, we have only enough time to say go forth and read — and then dig deeper. - BBC Books sold to Random House
In the grander scheme of life, this probably won’t affect you, but we like to make sure everyone’s on the same page. - Turf wars debate continues
We know this is serious business, but it’s still awfully cute the way they’re fighting. - New Pynchon Book?
Ed offers up a Pynchon reading list. We say go "V"! Skip Gravity’s Rainbow (we tried, we tried again, and again, and again) and head straight for "The Crying of Lot 49". And so forth. Trust us — we never steer you wrong.