[contextly_auto_sidebar] It sounds like a great idea, or at least a revealing one: Assemble a list of the most important books of the last two decades, in any genre, from poetry to the novel. Find accomplished writers in a variety or genres — Rebecca Solnit, Jonathan Lethem, Roxane Gay, Ann Padgett, Patti Smith, and so on — and ask them for their favorites since 1997. “The end of December is a … [Read more...]
Archives for 2017
Jazz and “La La Land”
[contextly_auto_sidebar] FOR weeks now I've been meaning to write about the poorly named film La La Land, which has drawn acclaim but also divided audiences, and produced a decidedly split response within the jazz world. Hoping to get to that today. I really loved the movie, for what it's worth. A lot of people I trust disliked or hated it. But starting today it becomes very cool/ … [Read more...]