If you’re feeling a little lonely in the midst of COVID-19, you might find some solace in classic literature. Here are three of my favorites.
My COVID-19 Idiot-Box Weekend
We can’t go to the theaters during COVID-19, so let’s watch a few films on the old idiot-box, and read some books!
Before Blindness
Daily Science Fiction has just published my flash fiction story “Before Blindness” in its online magazine. Let’s celebrate short-short stories this month!
Summer Is Reading Season
Down here in mega-hot Florida, summer is reading season. Forget the beach. Read books!
Why I Hate TV and Maybe You Should Too
The Attention Merchants by Tim Wu is a fascinating historical review of how the television and advertising industries grew up and eventually got in bed together. Wu makes the case that our attention spans have been bought and sold as commodities, often without our knowledge or understanding. He’s a fine storyteller who offers many provocative […]
