Creativity stems from multiple sources, gotten through work By Henry Clayton Wickham - Updated on April 15, 2012 at 11:30 pm Jonah Lehrer argues that trying to force an insight can actually prevent good, creative ideas.
Mystery novel takes risks, held back by overused characters By Robert Starr - Updated on April 9, 2012 at 12:18 am Author's attention to realistic explanations lost on readers; imagination and guts more important.
Vonnegut printed posthumously By Rainy Schermerhorn - Updated on April 3, 2012 at 9:49 am “Basic Training,” a short, 22,000-word novella, is the newest posthumous release by acclaimed novelist Kurt Vonnegut.
Murder mystery's expected plot lacks urgency By Robert Starr - Updated on April 1, 2012 at 10:31 pm Characters alone in a mansion, all with a hidden motivation to kill? Sounds perfect.
Hunger Games hits the big screen By Katie Stroh - Updated on March 21, 2012 at 10:23 pm To the delight of its built-in fan base, “The Hunger Games” film will hit theaters tomorrow.
Dystopian short novella focuses on sexual repression By Rainy Schermerhorn - Updated on March 20, 2012 at 11:53 pm The most terrifying thing about Margaret Atwood’s work is the sheer possibility of the worlds she constructs.
The Power of Habit analyzes dynamic qualities of change By Henry Clayton Wickham - Updated on March 18, 2012 at 10:31 pm Charles Duhigg discusses relation of success and failure to habits.
'Hockey Stick' shoots and scores for climate science By Robert Starr - Updated on March 5, 2012 at 9:44 am Climatologist Michael E. Mann's book tells the development of our understanding of climate change from his point of view.
Michael Ian Black bares soul, makes us laugh with memoir By Katie Stroh - Updated on February 29, 2012 at 12:26 am Michael Ian Black's book is a harshly honest, moving new memoir from the seasoned comedian, actor and writer.
'Voices' has little literary value, contains entertaining thrills By Robert Starr - Updated on February 26, 2012 at 11:05 pm Book may be mindless, but guarantees thrill and offers an exciting read.
