Author Archives: Granger Meador
Winesburg, Ohio
Have you ever heard of Sherwood Anderson? I had not, until I noticed his book Winesburg, Ohio listed at #24 on Modern Library’s self-serving 100 Best Novels of the 20th Century. The Greatest Books of All Time meta-analysis ranked it … Continue reading
Leavetaking
I cleared out my office this week, a few days after a retirement reception at which I enjoyed reconnecting with colleagues, former students, and friends of education. I have always felt appreciated in Bartlesville, and I am grateful to call … Continue reading
Anna Katharine Green
One of the first female authors of detective fiction was America’s Anna Katharine Green. She is now nearly forgotten, but I loaded some of her works onto my Kindle and read her first novel, which was a big hit almost … Continue reading
Comparing eBooks
From now until 2073, any books published over 95 years earlier are public domain under U.S. copyright law. So in 2026, anything published in 1930 or earlier can be freely distributed. I’ve taken advantage of three different services to freely … Continue reading
A James Blish Fix-Up
After reading A.E. van Vogt’s fix-up novel Mission to the Stars, I was still in the mood for some classic science fiction, but I hoped for something of higher literary quality. Matt of Bookpilled has described James Blish as one … Continue reading
