News or humor?

[jmc_bks]

I've watched interviews in which the interviewers ask Jon Stewart about being a journalist; his standard response is that he isn't a journalist but a comedian. The Pew Research Center's Project for Excellence in Journalism recently compared TDS to traditional news media. Their article is here. Courtesy of The Biochemist.

I keep meaning to email Ilona Andrews, author of Magic Burns, to ask if the naming of the molly (Ninny) in that book was an homage to Fat Ninny, Miles Vorkosigan's horse, or just a coincidence.

Have managed to start From Dead to Worse. The fairy part of the story feels awkward and forced, as does the mention of Hadley and her ex, as well as one almost throw-away mention of Alcide's thoughts about Sookie in the aftermath of a Big Bad Thing.

Comments

[lyvviemom.livejournal.com]

Hello!! I got the parcel - it's fantastic! I'll be reading for ages, and what I get through, my Mom says she'll take with her back to TN. These are going to be some well traveled books! We should get them a passport.

The sweets are wonderful and naughty and impossible to hide the fact they've been eaten due to cinnamon sweet breath.

Thanks a million - we'll do this again sometime? *HUG*

[jmc-bks.livejournal.com]

Glad it arrived safely!

Am fascinated by the idea of world-traveling books. I probably ought to try bookcrossings.com, but am too lazy. Would rather just post books off to specific people, or leave them in hotels on vacation.

Doing this again would be lovely.

[ilona-andrews.livejournal.com]

Nope, pure coincidence.