Tag Archives: writers

Flannery O’Connor

Posted on January 31, 2013 by Sister Wolf

Years ago, I read the story “A good Man is Hard to Find“ at the recommendation of a friend. I remember staying up late to finish it, and fighting the urge to call my friend to berate her for failing … Continue reading →

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Couple of the Week

Posted on April 23, 2009 by Sister Wolf

61 year old fatwa-survivor Salman Rushdie parties with actress girlfriend Pia Glenn, 32. She admits that she’s impressed by Rushdie’s Booker Prize. He, on the other hand, ———————- (complete this sentence.)

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Let’s Talk Books

Posted on June 10, 2008 by Sister Wolf

Yesterday, I came across a delightful discussion about books at Salon.com . People were invited to recall a book they really hated. It was a funny and interesting thread, which I would like to copy (since that’s the sincerest form … Continue reading →

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Literary Deal Breakers

Posted on March 31, 2008 by Sister Wolf

In this essay, a writer discusses how we tend to judge people by the books they read. In my life, this is certainly true, although I don’t think I’ve broken up with anyone on that basis. The essay is full … Continue reading →

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The Artist as Fucker

Posted on July 5, 2006 by Sister Wolf

I always have a problem separating the art from the artist (i.e. the artist from his life.) This has come up for years now when the subject is Woody Allen. I was so pissed off with him after the Soon-Yi … Continue reading →

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