Barry's Picks

“Not just for poets. This slender volume of Rilke's eloquent meditations on writing is essential reading for anyone interested in the creative process, and in being alive in this world.” —Barry ... Read More about

“Long live the serial comma!” —Barry ... Read More about

"A fantasy classic and a mystery classic, Finney's novel will keep you guessing and entertained from start to finish. A very satisfying read." —Barry ... Read More about

"Make your midday meal more edifying. A lunchtime spent in O’Hara’s company is a lunchtime well spent indeed." —Barry ... Read More about

"This is an eye-opening account of the way women have been sabotaged by gender bias in everyday design. Illuminating, infuriating, astonishing." —Barry ... Read More about

"This riveting account of famed wolf O-Six and the inhabitants of Yellowstone will prove enlightening to anyone with an interest in nature, politics, ecosystems, hunting, conservation policies, wolves, wolf watchers, the environment, ranching, or national parks—in other words, to everyone." —Barry ... Read More about

"Annie Dillard reflects on her own dedication to the writer's craft and on the necessity of taking chances. A wise book." —Barry ... Read More about

"Don't insult me. Read this book." —Barry ... Read More about