When it comes to reading, tabloid journalism is the Twinky at the tip of the food pyramid, and page one is its creamy center. a good hooker story comes along but once in a while. Luckily the Post has mastered the touchstone of any good tabloid front page: the cringe-inducing pun. The Millions reviews a book of the best headlines from "America's favorite newspaper."

Or perhaps that should be, how to destroy the Bard with a few brisk pen strokes. The No Fear Shakespeare series from Spark Publishing translates the language of Shakespeare into today’s common vernacular, from “To be, or not to be” to "The question is: is it better to be alive or dead?” This well-written and amusing review is worth a read even if the books aren’t.

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“Old prejudices against science fiction should not deter new readers from these fables of a technological age,” writes Dinah Birch in her review of this collection of science fiction tales edited by Brian Aldiss. Quite a good review—not merely an overview but an informed look at the genre, addressing its strengths and difficulties.

"These are the books that are disappointing only because they have to end. They’re the ones we mention to friends. They’re the ones worth taking on vacation, and they are well executed, whatever their genre or subject matter. They are what we’d read even if Michiko Kakutani, William Grimes and I weren’t designated readers."

Actually, there are 10 novels named in this article and two more suggested in the comments.

I occasionally enjoy a light mystery read, and Sue Grafton is one of my favorites. Her twentieth alphabet novel is now available and sounds as well-crafted as the previous nineteen, if not her best effort yet. Some writers get better with age, and Grafton’s always been at the top of her particular game, in my opinion.

Nancy Pearl (from NPR's Morning Edition) reviews 6 sci-fi/fantasy favorites.

Daily reviews of great fiction. The quote says it all: "I often feel sorry for people who don't read good books; they are missing a chance to lead an extra life." Frank Crane -- PS. Posted with the new outstanding Wordsy Bookmarklet (see the official blog for details!).

A few years ago, the Mystery Guild Book Club polled members with the question “Which mystery writer would you rather be stranded on a desert island with?” The winner: Lillian Jackson Braun. The book club didn’t ask why readers voted for her, but anyone who has read Ms. Braun’s novels knows why...