Category Archives: Ideas and Opinions

An Interview with Asya M. Pereltsvaig, author of MURDER IN PETROGRAD

Posted on October 30, 2026 by Ed Battistella

Asya Pereltsvaig received a Ph.D. in Linguistics from McGill University and has taught at Yale University and Stanford University. Her books on language include Languages of the World: An Introduction, 4th edition (2023) and Language Rules! (2026), both published by … Continue reading →

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What I’m Reading, August 2026

Posted on August 29, 2026 by Ed Battistella

Blitz, Vixen, Caliber and Ammunition by Ken Bruen This month I went full on on a Ken Bruen reading jag: Blitz, Vixen, Calibre and Ammunition, all written between 2003 and 2007. For those of you not familiar with Bruen, these … Continue reading →

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What I’m Reading: July 2026

Posted on August 2, 2026 by Ed Battistella

Conquering the Canon by Scott Kaiser You can find my review here. An excellent look at Kaiser’s career, the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, and the craft of theatre. The Quiet Boy by Ben H. Winters I’ve been a Ben Wibter’s fan … Continue reading →

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Review of Conquering the Canon by Scott Kaiser

Posted on July 9, 2026 by Ed Battistella

Scott Kaiser aimed to be part of all of Shakespeare’s play—38 of them, if you don’t count The Reign of King Edward III. It’s a quest he started on in high school and with what must be a much-dog-eared copy … Continue reading →

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