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January 17, 2007 KR Blog Uncategorized

Short takes

Lesson of the day: write every book as though it is your last.

How did it take someone so long to think of this? J. Peter Zane put together The Top Ten: Writers Pick Their Favorite Books. I can’t help but point out that one rarely encounters these great authors on airplanes.

A little Chekhov each day keeps the Good Doctor away.

While we’re binging on great authors, Philip K. Dick’s Voices From the Street surfaces next Tuesday, and a collection isn’t far behind.

Harry Potter’s losing popularity in independent bookstores. ‘Tis a cruel Sorting Hat that chooses Barnes and Noble.