Haua (Projects Ningmaster)'s Blog Posts Tagged 'authors' (6)

In 'N' Out-Erview

In which Hank shows some snippets of life on the road followed by a quick interview with the Author of the #1 New York Times Bestseller "The Fault in Our Stars."

http://dft.ba/tfios

Added by Haua (Projects Ningmaster) on January 27, 2012 at 5:00pm — No Comments

The Great Gatsby: Living the Dream in the Valley of Ashes

In which John discusses critical readings of The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald, including metaphors and symbols like the color yellow, the green light at the end of the dock, the eyes of Doctor TJ Eckleburg, the valley of ashes, and the American dream.

I also write books. They are not as good as The Great Gatsby. My new one, The Fault in Our Stars, is… Continue

Added by Haua (Projects Ningmaster) on September 8, 2011 at 5:42am — No Comments

HANKLERFISH!

Preorder The Fault in Our Stars: http://dft.ba/-tfios Hank and John play FIFA: http://dft.ba/-badfifa

In which John and Hank reunite in beautiful Missoula, Montana in order to discuss punishments, gallbladder removal, video games, and Hanklerfish.

You can also preorder TFIOS at Barnes and Noble: http://dft.ba/-D3N and at your local independent… Continue

Added by Haua (Projects Ningmaster) on August 16, 2011 at 4:08am — No Comments

Gatsby's American Dream: Reading The Great Gatsby Critically, Chapter 1

In which John Green discusses the first chapter of F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel The Great Gatsby, including thoughts on the role that the ideas of the self-made man and the American dream fuel the beginning of the novel. Themes, metaphors, and symbols are all discussed--although hopefully not in that boring and unlikable way you all find so reprehensible.

Discuss the book!… Continue

Added by Haua (Projects Ningmaster) on July 19, 2011 at 4:59am — 2 Comments

Men Running on Tanks and the Truth about Book Editors

In which John discusses the editorial process involved in the creation of his new book (still no official title!) and also his previous books Looking for Alaska, An Abundance of Katherines, and Paper Towns. He also discusses Gloria, the project currently on display at the Venice Biennale's US Pavilion featuring work by artists Allora & Calzadilla in collaboration with members of the US gymanstics and track and field teams, organized by the Indianapolis Museum of… Continue

Added by Haua (Projects Ningmaster) on June 6, 2011 at 12:04pm — 2 Comments

Meeting Greg Mortenson

In which John recalls the time he met Greg Mortenson, the embattled author of Three Cups of Tea and Stones into Schools. I was once a featured author at a dinner along with Mortenson, and...well...hilarity ensued.

HANK'S BIRTHDAY THREAD: http://yourpants.org/showthread.php?7566-Hanko-de-Mayo

DUTCHIES!

1. For a few days, you can download the Dutch edition of Will… Continue

Added by Haua (Projects Ningmaster) on April 25, 2011 at 1:00pm — 4 Comments