If the Olympics have piqued your interest in Chinese culture, trade in your TV remote -- or your mouse -- for a good book. You might start by checking out ... Read More

So last year, when HarperCollins announced it was publishing James Frey's next novel, Bright Shiny Morning, I felt vaguely guilty for blogging it here. Hadn't he gotten enough publicity from ... Read More

Recently, reader Cammie wrote in asking, "I wondered if you might be able to suggest a good book on revising the first draft of a novel. It's already become clear to ... Read More

I received notice that a new journal is seeking submissions of prose, poetry, and art by November 1 for their flagship issue, and wanted to pass it on. The journal, ... Read More