Comments on: While the house is quiet

By: Russia Coin

Russia Coin — Tue, 24 Mar 2015 18:49:08 +0000

Vacationing in the outer banks with nothing to read, I found The Final Solution by Chabon on the coffee table of the rental we stayed in and it blew me away. Very short, quick read but wow!That man can weave a fantastic tale & completely transport you. Kavalier & Clay is on my list next! LOVE your blog so much…

By: Audra Brecher

Audra Brecher — Mon, 23 Mar 2015 00:30:21 +0000

I read the discussion of food magazines you linked to. The comments made me feel rather naive. I don't feel that way, but maybe I haven't been paying close enough attention. I do miss Gourmet of course. But I also love Saveur (I still remember the photos and descriptions from a Cuba article they did many years ago,) and I do derive inspiration from Bon Appetit. I wrote to BA some months ago telling them I wished they would be more plant-centric, and less-meat-focused, in light of what we know about the environment and the resources that meat necessitates, in additon to the health benefits conferred by consuming a more plant-based diet. But I do think it's an appealing and readable magazine, and I find that their recipes in general really work. And as long as that holds true, I don't care how many chambray shirts they're wearing.

By: Rebecca Leamon

Rebecca Leamon — Sat, 14 Mar 2015 00:14:24 +0000

I have to boast that Michael Chabon and I are twins: we share May 24, 1963 as our birthday! How cool is that? I have read and loved “Summertime,” “K. and Clay,” and “Telegraph Avenue,” but you've reminded me to check out his others. Thanks!

By: Hannah

Hannah — Thu, 12 Mar 2015 21:32:10 +0000

ooooh, DC! We live here! Let me know if you want any food/restaurant recs … lots of yummy stuff to eat here. (that you probably know about already through the international brother&sisterhood of restaurant people, but just in case …)

also I feel you on the Persian cucumber front. So tasty.

By: Grace @ Forsythia Root

Grace @ Forsythia Root — Wed, 11 Mar 2015 12:55:51 +0000

Oh man! I know! These podcasts are on fire. Love to listen to This American Life, Radiolab, and Invisibilia while we cook. Sometimes there aren't enough meals in a week to keep up with all the new episodes.

By: Geeka

Geeka — Fri, 06 Mar 2015 23:36:36 +0000

If you're really interested in Wonder Boys: the movie is totally different, and I actually like it better than the book. Also, Chuck Kinder is the basis for Grady, so you might want to read something by him. The last book I read of his, actually mentioned double dickle on the rocks.

By: Denise

Denise — Fri, 06 Mar 2015 16:43:45 +0000

Thanks for sharing Invisibilia! I've listened to 3 episodes already and they are fascinating. Perfect for listening to at work during the boredom of mindless paperwork.

By: Jenny

Jenny — Fri, 06 Mar 2015 00:23:07 +0000

Just wait until you get to the chapter in Telegraph Avenue that's, like, six pages but a single sentence. He's magical, that Chabon.

By: Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Thu, 05 Mar 2015 19:37:29 +0000

I read (and loved!) Kavalier and Clay this fall. And I was thinking about downloading the audiobook version of another of his books, but now I'm having second thoughts, having been reminded of the elegance of his writing. Listening alone probably wouldn't do it justice.

By: Sally

Sally — Thu, 05 Mar 2015 14:50:21 +0000

That Chabon excerpt, those lines about fear + time… So many gems here.