A review of Sammy's Hill by Kristin Gore. Idealistic young Senate staffer discovers love, meaningful policy change and some really bad writing on Capitol Hill in this debut novel by Al Gore's daughter. Soon to be a movie! Another reason Harvey Weinstein should never tell anyone to write a novel. Read More at The Washington Post »
Writing
“Wonder Boys”
A review of Men and Cartoons by Jonathan Lethem and The Final Solution by Michael Chabon. A study in annoyingly extended adolescent angst, and a Sherlock Holmes-inspired meditation on mortal losses. Read More at New York magazine »
“The Uses of Fantasy”
It's academic: Susanna Clarke's Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrel l turns epic fantasy into literary history. J.R.R., where are you when we need you? Read More at http://bostonreview.net/BR29.6/howard.html »
“Dan Zanes’s Second Act”
Former Del Fuegos lead singer turns Pete Seeger for the new millennium--and still rocks. Read More at The Washington Post »
“Charlottesville Under Cover”
In which I revisit my old grad-school stomping grounds and its second-hand literary attractions. Read More at The Washington Post »
