Columns Book Worm: Classic remake proves lifeless 05 May 2009 In his last column, Peter Chomko finds “Pride and Predjudice and Zombies” to be a mediocre read.
Columns Book Worm: On bands, books and unbearable banality 28 April 2009 Rock music should have more to show for itself than an epic fantasy link.
Columns Book Worm: Spy novels make a comeback 13 April 2009 Olen Steinhauer may be on the cutting edge of a new breed of spy story with his latest effort.
Columns Book Worm: ‘Beer and Loathing’ on spring break 31 March 2009 Keith Strausbaugh self-produced an online account of his wild spring break shenanigans. The book chronicles the sarcasm and misadventures that can only be found on a week-long hiatus from college.
Columns Book Worm: Read any good drinks lately? 17 March 2009 Pairing liquor with literature opens whole new vistas to hipster pretension.
Columns Book Worm: Books you can’t afford not to read 03 March 2009 Learn how to beat the recession in just 766 pages.
Columns Book Worm: In Tokyo, adrift 17 February 2009 A lonely language teacher in Japan stumbles into a remarkable love affair. Unfortunately, much of the story was left in the original version.
Columns Book Worm: A tall ‘upstate’ tale for the 21st century 03 February 2009 Tiffany Baker brings upstate New York to life in her stellar debut.
Columns Book Worm: ‘Tinkers’ astounds but doesn’t fulfill 20 January 2009 Paul Harding has a firm grasp on the subtleties of language, but hasn’t yet mastered storytelling.
Columns Book Worm: A trip through history 09 December 2008 Let the Pennsylvania State historical markers guide your journey.