Short Takes
March 13, 2012
Yet another reason to love John Green
John Green, if you’ve missed my wild praise for The Fault in Our Stars, makes regular video blasts. Like this…
March 7, 2012
For 20somethings who don’t just drink — they read
For some kids, the best thing about graduation is that they’ll never have to read a book again. For kids we love, the best thing about graduation is that they can read whatever they want. For those kids — and for slackers who may yet be saved — The Book Report Network has launched 20Something reads.com, a stunningly robust site. Yes, it suggests and reviews books. But it also has contests (win 20 books) and a delightful feature called “20 Questions: A Day in the Life of…” My favorite so far: Steven Weinberg. So if you have a semi-adult kid or know one who reads… pass it on.
February 28, 2012
Cold Day, Hot Flash
The new Bruce Springsteen CD, “Wrecking Ball,” isn’t out until March 6, but the ghost of Clarence Clemons brought it to me, and I’ve been playing it while my wife watches the Santorum/Romney death match. (Who’s having a better time?) Poking around, I found a video of the title song, made during Springsteen’s last concert at the soon-to-be-demolished Giants Stadium. I’m a sucker for dramatic gestures; if you are too, pay special attention starting at 2:15. [Oh, to pre-order the CD from Amazon, click here. For the MP3 download, click here.]
