On the Shelf

A page from Spalding Gray's journal. Courtesy of the Harry Ransom Center.

A cultural news roundup.

After a particularly contentious run-up, Julian Barnes (finally) wins the Booker.
The ceremony was … eventful.
On the other side of the pond, the National Book Award apologizes for its error.
Lauren Myracle withdraws.
Roz Chast: “I think that children’s books should be censored not for references to sex but for references to diseases. I mean, who didn’t think after reading Madeline that they were going to get appendicitis?”
Amazon hoards its superheroes.
Stan Lee creates new ones.
Tintin, the movie.
The Seagull, the movie.
Spot the fake title.
Bram Stoker’s notebooks!
Spalding Gray’s journals!
C. S. Forester’s lost novel!
Emily Post 4.0: “Just because someone’s IM service shows them as being ‘available,’ doesn’t necessarily mean they are … Respect ‘do not disturb’ status. Remember, each time you IM you are interrupting someone.”

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