Matty Selman: An Appreciation

Perusing a fellow Staten Islander’s Satchel of Dreams.

What Is “I Have No Idea,” Ken?

I owe my recent “Jeopardy!” appearance — and spectacular flame-out — to books.

Cormac McCarthy’s Dual, Dark New Offerings

The Passenger and Stella Maris embrace dystopia with lopsided degrees of success.

Washington Irving’s Halloween Feast

Why not sup in Sleepy Hollow this spooky season?

On Hilary Mantel

Her talent, her kindness, and our loss.

Up in Flames

When books are destroyed, so is humanity.

One Writer’s Stall

Weathering stumbles in the creative life.

Life in the Margins

I know just where to jot down my literary musings.