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It’s that time of the year again. It is finally starting to get cold, and the New Oxford American Dictionary is preparing for the holidays by making its biggest announcement of the year. The 2007 Word of the Year is (drum-roll please) ‘locavore’; a trend in using locally grown, seasonal ingredients.
The authors of Playing With The Boys take a look at the NY Marathon.
Frank Close, author of The Void, talks about nothing.
John Brehm shares a poem on the blog.
Evan Schnittman explains how publishing is winning the Longtail War.
Daniel Walker Howe looks at the day Christ did not come.
Listen! All ye fans of tales of yore. I hereby decree the tale of the daring feats of the Hero of Denmark is the chosen selection for this month. So raise your cups and rejoice, and bring your sword and battle-shield, as we engage in lively discussion. On this date, the twenty-second of November.
Ben Zimmer looks at hapax legomena.
A crossword puzzle courtesy of Jonesin’.
This month’s book club pick is…
Author Philip Davis begins his blog.
Evan Schnittman takes the debate on royalties further by questioning the structure of advances.
A conversation with Dr. Gates
Why did Jim dress up as an Arab?
An email exchange between Miranda Hassett and Philip Jenkins.
An excerpt from K. David Harrison’s book.