Christopher Buckley’s book excerpt “Growing Up Buckley” in the April 26 New York Times Magazine on his parents’ passings is revealing, heartfelt and funny. From his memoir: “Losing Mum and Pup,” the article and book are too good to pass up.
Verlyn Klinkenborg’s “Some Thoughts on the Pleasures of Being a Re-Reader” in the May 30 New York Times is a neat short essay on the refuge that familiar novels bring.
The Los Angeles Times article “The Typist’s Tale of Last Tycoon” by David Ulin about what F. Scott Fitzgerald’s secretary witnessed is fascinating. At 92, Frances Kroll Ring is still alive, and offers a unique glimpse of the great author. For more, check out her 1985 book: “Against the Current: As I Remember F. Scott Fitzgerald.”
Pico Iyer’s op-ed “The Joy of Less” in the June 7 New York Times hits home in a time of recession on the happiness that a simple life brings.
“A Personal Touch in Taliban Fight” by Greg Jaffe in the June 22 Washington Post is a noteworthy portrait of a company commander’s work in the Afghan mountains.
