Book Reviews
My book reviews are more in the nature of book reports, mostly reporting on a book's contents. I can only go to the effort to review books that I have enjoyed reading, so criticisms are few. For many years these were broadcast over WUFT-FM public radio at the University of Florida.
Recent Books
Listed here are the titles that I consider most consequential of the many books published during the two seasons, fall and spring. These are books that I would like to read, had I infinite time. The list includes books from predominantly university presses and important books from trade publishers. I rely heavily on notices in Publishers Weekly, The Chronicle of Higher Education, and publisher catalogs. A good percentage of these titles are available through the Alachua County Library.
Local Interest
These are books of local interest by our many Gainesville writers or books by authors who have recently visited the University of Florida or Santa Fe College. I welcome help here. Please email the titles of suggested books by local authors, including your own.
Cultural Events
I am a devotee of the many wonderful lectures, symposia, and performances on campus and around town. I list events that I have attended. My purpose is to keep a record of our rich intellectual life.
Essays
From time to time, I post essays, mostly relating to the book industry. Here I am indebted to Publishers Weekly for their remarkably candid coverage of both publishing and bookselling.
