Madonna, apparently, conjures up many, many connotations and meanings depending on who you ask. But there are also some major themes that…

There is a definite theme emerging in this blog. Not to brag, but, okay–totally bragging–I have really talented friends. Several of whom…

I’m breaking a few of my rules—this book is new and is in hardcover and I am going to tell you to…

Fellow Gigglers, let me be clear: This is not a book review column. I’m not going to seek out the newest hardcovers…

In Super Sad True Love Story, the worst is happening in our country. The author, Gary Shteyngart, eases us in by way…

I’ve been curious about American Wife for awhile now, because a) I loved Sittenfeld’s Prep, and b) it seemed like a deviation…

When a book is made into a movie (which has got to be, what, every week?) and it’s a good book/good movie…

Certain authors can write books that make you feel like you’re eating an ice cream sundae or getting a delicious massage. That…