Notable Fiction

Award winners and near-winners to read this Spring

While the Huffington Post blazed the way for new media winning a Pulitzer Prize on Monday, the literary world was stunned by the board’s refusal to name a Fiction winner for the first time since 1977. They did, however, reveal the three finalists—a posthumously completed novel by David Foster Wallace, 29-year-old Karen Russell’s debut novel and a hardcover re-release of Denis Johnson’s 2002 novella. In …

Link About It: This Week’s Picks

Marni's lawn chair collection, Google's Project Glass, Bow Ribbon's bedroom performance and more in our look at the web this week

1. Caine’s Arcade Caine’s Arcade tells the heartwarming story of a creative young boy in East LA who made a DIY arcade using cardboard boxes from his father’s auto parts store. Discovered by an encouraging young filmmaker, Caine has what he calls the “best day of his whole life” when the city rallies his efforts in a surprise tribute arcade flashmob. 2. Marni Chairs Consuelo …

Natural Sodas

Organic ingredients and natural sweetness from six boutique soda makers

Channeling the flavors of childhood without the sugary side effects, natural sodas keep the fizz while eliminating harmful preservatives. Instead, these sustainably sourced drinks call upon organically grown ingredients for the freshest in flavor. The following is a selection of six sodas that combine light sweetness with a bit of zest for a satisfying substitute to that classic can of Coke. Hot Lips Soda The …