The Olive Reader

Answers from Tyler Knox, author of Kockroach

Best Book Michael Chabon’s The Yiddish Policemen’s Union was just brilliant, but Queenpin by Megan Abbott was also a blast. Abbott simply writes the hottest femme fatales in noir.

Best Movie “I’m Not There” Six actors channeling Dylan. Who was Dylan channeling after he left Woody behind? I also liked “Transformers” also, but don’t tell anyone.

Best Album “Favorite Worst Nightmare” by the Arctic Monkeys. I’m listening to its snarl right now. Yowza.

Favorite Blog PostSecret

Person of the Year Louis Armstrong. Once again. And he’s been dead for 35 years.

New Years Resolutions Work more, work less, hit for power.

Prediction for 2008: Rain.