Eric Scheske

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E-Books

Terry Teachout on something that interests me greatly: the effect of electronic books: > The existence of the e-book will cause the authors of the 21st century to go about their business very differently than did their 20th-century predecessors. Many of these differences will arise from the way in which

Paul Elie

I've received more information about Paul Elie, the writer of the essay/book in this month's Atlantic Monthly. According to a friend: > Elie's a good writer, Catholic, though left of center I would imagine on some issues. He's editor of the

Brace Yourselves

A great article from National Catholic Register about the upcoming spate of Da Vinci Code knock-offs. [http://www.catholic.org/international/international_story.php?id=18320]

Encouraging Motion Sickness

> Stockholm is to introduce library book dispensers on the city's underground rail system to encourage commuters to read. > Automatic book dispensers are to be installed on station platforms, starting with test machines at Liljeholmen, T-Centralen and Gullmarsplan. > Commuters will be able to stick their library

Skin Library

I'm not sure I'm fond of my library after all: > Brown University's library boasts an unusual anatomy book. Tanned and polished to a smooth golden brown, its cover looks and feels no different from any other fine leather. > But here's

Shakespeare the Papist

I haven't read it, but I bet it's good: Shakespeare the Papist [http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/193258921X/thedailyeudem-20], by Peter Milward. I know of Milward through my Gilbert Magazine contacts. He's highly respected. This book will probably become a staple among

Latin

Looking for some Latin reading material? Try The Latin Library [http://www.thelatinlibrary.com/].

The Coffee Table Book

I've never been a big fan of coffee table books. They're kind of like a box of chocolates: real appealing, but when you start tasting, it turns out that much of it isn't very good. Nonetheless, I keep trying the chocolates and I always

Freaky Book

This book screams out "spontaneous purchase," though it's not for the weak-stomached: Secrets of the Sideshows [http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0813123585/thedailyeudem-20]. Excerpt from a review [http://www.nthposition.com/secretsof.php]: > Today, with few exceptions, like Jim Rose's traveling

New Book

I didn't realize this one had been released already: The Politically-Incorrect Guide to Science [http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/089526031X/thedailyeudem-20]. Undoubtedly worth checking out. I remember the author (Tom Bethel) from The American Spectator. He's an engaging writer.