April 1, 2012
The first annual Edible Book Contest took place in Torgersen Hall on Friday, March 30. Contestants created edible platters based on their favorite books.
Content on Books:
A novel idea: Aspiring student writer publishes book
March 24, 2011
With his elbows resting on a stone table top, stretching the thin, plaid fabric of his button down long-sleeved shirt, Drew Knapp held his hands slightly clutched together over his mouth.
'After the Workshop' caters to niche, impresses
August 11, 2010
What can you do with a master of fine arts degree in creative writing? In John McNally's third novel "After the Workshop," Jack Hercules Sheahan finds his creative writing MFA degree is good for only one thing: aimless drifting.
April 7, 2010
April 7, 2010
When it comes to books, there's nothing that turns me on more than a tight binding and slow fingering.
Q&A: Tech professor covers the life of Lakers great Jerry West
February 22, 2010
Roland Lazenby, an acclaimed author and communication professor at Virginia Tech, has written more than 50 books, including powerful works on the 1980s Lakers, the 1990s Bulls and Kobe Bryant.
Novel chronicles famous Russian writer Tolstoy's last year of life
December 8, 2009
Leo Tolstoy is one of history's most renowned novelists and intellectuals, and his lasting effect on Russian culture cannot be ignored.
'Twilight' tweaked: Comedy troupe sinks fangs into vampire literary phenomenon
December 7, 2009
I know little about the "Twilight" novels, but I'm astute enough to recognize vampire fandom has become as omnipresent as Ugg boots.
New book brings challenges of surviving suburbia into the 'light'
November 30, 2009
Andrew Porter illuminates suburban life in his superbly written collection of short stories, "The Theory of Light and Matter."
Books: Aiming to buy, sell, not break the bank
June 21, 2009
New Virginia Tech students will quickly learn where a good chunk of their money will go at the beginning of each semester - textbooks.