Newsletter #34

I've generally been immune to Richard Powers's novels: for a time I tried almost every one, intrigued by their premises, but found myself left cold by their earnest brilliance. But my searching stoppe... (Tom)

After her popular illustrated compendium, Farm Anatomy, Julia Rothman has expanded her curiosity to take in the entire natural world. In over 200 colorful pages, she shares facts on everything from th... (Tom)

Are you one of those whose hearts the word "infrastructure" sets a-fluttering? Who find the anonymous, unglamorous work that keeps our world running at least as compelling as more traditional derring-... (Tom)