Today is David Rakoff’s 58th birthday. He is quite possibly the wittiest writer we have seen this century. The 20th century had Dorothy Parker and
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Happy 328th Birthday Voltaire
Today is the 328th birthday of the philosopher, poet, playwright and beloved Frenchman: Voltaire. Imprisoned twice, exiled twice, and exhumed twice, his life story reads
Happy 132nd Birthday Agatha Christie
Today is the 132nd birthday of Agatha Christie. At one time, I had this grand idea that I was going to read every one of her
Happy 210th Birthday Charles Dickens
Today is the 2010th birthday of the author Charles Dickens. Read his books, watch the film adaptations of them, everyone has their favorite. I have
Happy 115th Birthday James Michener
Today is the 115th birthday of the prolific writer of historical novels, James Michener. Every once in a while, I wonder if anyone is reading
Happy 162nd Birthday Anton Pavlovich Chekhov
Today is the 162nd birthday of the Russian playwright that is quoted as saying “Do silly things. Foolishness is a great deal more vital and
Happy 140th Birthday Virginia Woolf
Today is the 140th birthday of the writer Virginia Woolf. An Edward Albee play, numerous novels and artwork, postage stamps, exhibits, and several contemporary writers
Happy 130th Birthday Henry Miller
Today is the 130th birthday of the author Henry Miller. I first was introduced to him through Arthur Miller, they were practically next to each
“Love, Dishonor, Marry, Die, Cherish, Perish: A Novel” by David Rakoff
Have you ever had a book that became such a part of your existence that you cherish it like a very good life-long friend? One
Happy 155th Birthday Maud Gonne
Today is the 155th birthday of the activist and poetic muse Maud Gonne. It’s an understatement to suggest she was ahead of her time. The
Happy 246th Birthday Jane Austen
Today is Jane Austen’s 246th birthday. Some time ago, my mom set forth to read all of her novels and completed it quite easily. I
Happy 57th Birthday David Rakoff
Today is David Rakoff’s 57th birthday. He is quite possibly the wittiest writer we have seen this century. The 20th century had Dorothy Parker and
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