This area of the site will be dedicated to discussing books and other literary topics. We'll be hoping to get some point-counterpoint action up in here soon. One can almost hear the insults now.

Please feel free to send all comments, questions, and points of discussion to staff@70proof.org.

November 7, 2002
How we select books to review, the absence of Graham Greene, and further praise for Dorothy Parker.

August 13, 2002
Finding the meaning of Kafka's "Metamorphosis" and placing "The Last Tycoon" among the works of F. Scott Fitzgerald.

July 1, 2002
Opinions of James Joyce and Ayn Rand are offered upon request.

May 28, 2002
Topics include J. D. Salinger, easy reads, and the absence of new fiction.