Category Archives: Literature

Reviews and commentaries on how what you read affects your writing

The distant lands of home

Posted on September 24, 2013 by knlistman

In grade school I would skim the readers for something intriguing, passing over stories of everyday American life and fun science facts for narratives about other countries. As  junior high student I soaked up Jules Verne adventures in distant places … Continue reading →

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Ten top reasons not to read classic literature

Posted on September 24, 2013 by knlistman

10 – There are so many choices of books to read now, why bother with less relevant writing from the past. There is also a lot more to learn in the fields of history, science and math so while we’re … Continue reading →

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Wilde words

Posted on September 20, 2013 by knlistman

Sometime in the eighties I noticed a shift in the focus of television sitcoms–the humorous situation was gradually being replaced by humorous banter. Witty retorts were more important than amusing events. In fact, often the events would be minimal. The … Continue reading →

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