Europe In Sepia by Dubravka Ugresic (translated from the Croatian by David Williams)

Dubravka Ugresic’s second collection of essays to be translated by Open Letter, Karaoke Culture, enjoyed quite a bit of success on its release in 2011.  Since then Dubravka Ugresic’s fans have been rabidly awaiting the release of her next book.  Though I haven’t read Karaoke Culture… yet. It’s a lapse that will soon be corrected.  A copy was downloaded even before I finished Europe In Sepia. To truly appreciate the … Continue reading Europe In Sepia by Dubravka Ugresic (translated from the Croatian by David Williams)

Sarah Vowell

I’ve a love / hate relationship with Sarah Vowell.  I loved Assassination Vacation and her contributions to This American Life. But I couldn’t finish The Wordy Shipmates.  Don’t get me wrong – I enjoy American history and I’ve always had a high tolerance for “snarky”.  Her brand makes me uncomfortable, though.  Sometimes.  When she doesn’t make me laugh.  Or tear up.  I don’t know… take … Continue reading Sarah Vowell