TalkTNY: Issue of July 21, 2008

Ink: Isn't It Romantic? The institution of marriage is a curious thing.
by Rebecca Mead

Q. Unbiased, objective reporting or deliciously camouflaged snark? Explain.

Making It Where Barack Obama learned to be a pol. by Ryan Lizza

Q. Obama is/is not a politician? What makes him different? How has politics changed since the days of patronage? For the better?

The Lion and the Mouse The battle of “Stuart Little.” by Jill Lepore Audio: Jill Lepore and Roger Angell on “Stuart Little.”

Q. Is this a story of the failings of humanity? A comedy of errors? A tale of innocence, priggishness? What would Moore think of video games, i.e. Grand Theft Auto?

Saying goodbye to grass. by Elizabeth Kolbert

Q. We are what we cultivate? Hobby? Obsession?

“Generation Kill.” by Nancy Franklin

Q. Do we care about this story? Is it too late? What's the tragedy?

“The Dark Knight,” “WALL-E.” by David Denby

Q. Holy Hype, Batman! Ah c'mon, Heath Ledger ... nominated, but wins? WALL-E. Screed or fairy tale?

Introduction

It's a "book club" for devoted readers of The New Yorker magazine.

Based in Santa Monica, TalkTNY, the New Yorker magazine reading group, gathers at a cafe or coffee shop to talk about recent articles and cartoons in the magazine. We usually choose between 8 and 12 pieces for discussion.

Meetings are held every other week, usually on Wednesday evenings.

"Week after week, The New Yorker offers its community of dedicated readers a unique perspective on current ideas and evolving issues: one that combines humor and intelligence with depth and style. Readers come to its pages to laugh, to be informed, to be surprised, to be moved."

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Issue of July 21, 2008

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