Mar 16, 2017 5 questions with michael dirda sara davis march 16, 2017 a series of informal, intimate talks given by literary and cultural luminaries, in conversation with the rosenbach delves into fascinating histories, intellectual curiosities, and inspiring ideas. All that kid wants to do is stick his nose in a book, michael dirdas steelworker father used to complain, worried about his sons passion for reading. Essays and literary entertainments, 2000 grew up in the home of a bored and bitter steelworker who could not understand why his sons nose was permanently parked in a book. Michael dirda the washington post journalist muck rack. Dirda, michael, dirda, michael, journalists, critics, critics, journalists publisher. In an open book, one of the most delightful memoirs to emerge in years, the acclaimed literary journalist michael dirda recreates his boyhood in rustbelt ohio. Michael dirda is a pulitzer prizewinning columnist for the washington post book world and the author of the memoir an open book and of four collections of.
Michael dirda s book, an open book chapters from a readers life, is an autobiographical account of his love affair with reading from his preschool years through his college education at oberlin, an account that resonated with my own experience in many ways, both of us having been midwesterners from uneducated families that nonetheless. Michael dirda studied the classics and languages, while i took a different direction in my love of popular literature. But they should increase our skepticism as well as our humanity, for all good readers know how easy it is to misread. It was a treat to finally get around to reading the book and experience his perception of some of my relatives. Readings is subtitled essays and literary entertainments. And, michael dirda, with his background of reading, his northern ohio upbringing, brings all that to a memoir that resonates with me, an open book. Michael dirda is a pulitzer prizewinning critic and longtime book columnist for the washington post. Norton, 2003 and classics for pleasure harcourt, 2007, a collection of essays. An open book an open book audiobook, by michael dirda. Michael dirda all that kid wants to do is stick his nose in a book, michael dirdas steelworker father used to complain, worried about his sons passion for reading.
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Dirda s position as writer and senior editor for the washington post book world ensures a fair amount of coverage for his memoir, and norton will simultaneously publish a paperback. Thus pulitzer prizewinning critic michael dirda introduces his new book, classics for pleasure, a volume of short essays that point readers to. A year of reading, collecting, and living with books. He was once chosen bywashingtonian magazine as one of the twentyfive smartest. Pulitzer prizewinning writer michael dirda is one of the main reasons i read the washington post book world every sunday. An open book, recounts a young life unexpectedly shaped by this omnivorous and indiscriminate reading. Book by book by michael dirda, may 1, 2007, holt paperbacks edition, paperback in english book by book may 1, 2007 edition open library. After childhood, though, i ceased being a purely amateur reader, only to become a. Dec 20, 2016 when i read literary critic michael dirda s book, browsings, i discovered hes from northern ohio, and went to college at oberlin. Michael dirda born 1948 is a book critic for the washington post. With its short, snappy chapters, book lust is a must for any serious readers bedside table, a literary nightcap sure to prompt sweet dreams.
Hes the author of the memoir an open book, plus four collections of essays. He has been a fulbright fellow and won a pulitzer prize in 1993. A young boys love affair with great literature norton. Michael dirda dirda, michael used books, rare books and new books find all books by michael dirda and compare prices. Michael dirda and dickens scholars to give lectures at. A young boys love affair with great literature sfgate. Michael dirda browses books that will make you love. Norton, 2003 winner of the 2004 ohioana award for nonfiction. In 1993, journalist michael dirda won a pulitzer prize for criticism, and now the senior editor at washington post book world shares a delightful autobiography that blends reportage and. Princeton university press, 2011 winner of the 2012 edgar award for best criticalbiographical work. But, its those books that reflect our own lives that resonate with us. Feb, 2009 thus pulitzer prizewinning critic michael dirda introduces his new book, classics for pleasure, a volume of short essays that point readers to new authors and less obvious classics.
Closing the book on an open book by michael dirda gee, ive been so distracted by all of the ruckus surrounding the high school situation in lorain that i forgot to wrap up my look at an open book by michael dirda. Michael dirda senior editor washington postbook world. A year of reading, collecting, and living with books new york. A blog about the odd pleasures of the bookish life, with new posts each friday by michael dirda, the pulitzer prizewinning critic with the washington post and the author of several books, including an open book and on conan doyle. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. He is the author of a memoir, five collections of essays, and a prizewinning book about arthur conan doyle. Bound to please collects my more serious pieces on world literature. Michael is a pulitzer prizewinning columnist for the washington post book world with a special love for genre fiction. Michael dirda audio books, best sellers, author bio. Internet archive contributor internet archive language english. Jun 06, 2008 listen to open book audiobook by michael dirda.
Mar, 2020 michael is a pulitzer prizewinning columnist for the washington post book world with a special love for genre fiction. Essays and literary entertainments, dirda assembles fortysix of his best essays all of his book world editorial columns are good to delight the reader who, like him, is an incurable book aficionado. Still, the elder dirda emerges as a positive force in this. Michael dirda is a pulitzer prizewinning columnist for the washington post book world and the author of the memoir an open book and of four collections of essays.
Pulitzer prize winner michael dirda shares his love for all literaturenovels, comic books, poetry, even eroticain this humorous memoir of his childhood. Dirdas position as writer and senior editor for the washington post book world ensures a fair amount of coverage for his memoir, and norton will simultaneously publish a paperback. Browsings led me to the story of dirda s youth, an open book. What counts is to stay receptive and open, to reserve judgment and try to foresee consequences, to avoid the facile conclusion and be ready to change ones mind. Articles by michael dirda the washington post journalist. Michael dirda is a cousin of mine, and i remember going to my local borders to hear him speak about this book and get a signed copy.
Gee, ive been so distracted by all of the ruckus surrounding the high school situation in lorain that i forgot to wrap up my look at an open book by michael dirda. Michael dirda is a book critic for the washington post. May 01, 2007 open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. An open book is a memoir of how reading shaped my early life. All that kid wants to do is stick his nose in a book, lamented steelworker eugene dirda about his son michael, a shy, bespectacled boy who preferred the pages of thoreau to dating or sports. Oct 12, 2003 a young boys love affair with great literature norton.
Growing up in a bluecollar, midwestern household of the 50s and 60s, dirda appalled his father with his insatiable thirst for reading. An open book by michael dirda norton, 2003 some kids love to play baseball, some love basketball, some track or tennis. Reading is cool, and theres no better proof than michael dirdas an open book. Michael dirda all that kid wants to do is stick his nose in a book, michael dirda s steelworker father used to complain, worried about his sons passion for reading.
He was once chosen bywashingtonian magazine as one of the twentyfive. A love story, full of a passion for literature and marked by intellectual vigor. Michael dirda browses books that will make you love reading. In 1993, journalist michael dirda won a pulitzer prize for criticism, and now the senior editor at washington post book world shares a delightful autobiography that blends reportage and commentary. Dec 17, 2007 michael dirda, who won a pulitzer prize for distinguished criticism at the washington post book world, is the author of an open book, bound to please, and readings. Readings, bound to please, book by book and classics for pleasure. It gets a little ponderous at times with a lot of literary references, poetry and. My family used to say of me, that georgie, always has his nose in a book. His latest book, on conan doyle, won the 2012 edgar award for the best biographicalcritical work of the year from the mystery writers of america. Michael dirda is a pulitzer prizewinning book critic who writes for the washington post, and has written a number of books about books, authors and. A lifelong fan of the sherlock holmes adventures, dirda belongs to the baker street.
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