Prof KRG

A practical resource for student journalists.

How News is Like Strawberries

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Strawberries aren't cheap. A regular-sized container costs about $5 at this time of year, depending on whether you can find them on sale. It costs less than $1 for an apple. You can get a banana for about 30 cents. Admittedly, they're no blueberries, which are $3 for a container half the size of the one strawberries come in, but still, I don't like … [Read more...]

My 15 Favorite Non-Fiction Books of 2018

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I'm apparently pretty tough on non-fiction writers. I read 112 books in 2018. Of those, I gave only 15 non-fiction books perfect grades, including two books about the water crisis in Flint, Michigan. Here are my reviews of those 15 books. They are in no particular order. Serial Killers: The Methods and Madness of Monsters Serial … [Read more...]

My 22 Favorite Fiction Books of 2018

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I read 112 books in 2018. It was a dozen books beyond my casual reading goal. I say "casual" reading goal because I've found that, since making reading more intentional again with my first reading challenge in 2013, I can read 100 books a year without much planning or effort. The year I read 150 books was a bit crazy, so I'm not sure I want to … [Read more...]

My Favorite Books of October

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There is nothing like cuddling under a blanket on the sofa, reading a good book and drinking a hot beverage. The colder months almost always mean I feel like I spend more time reading. It's ironic, because I don't necessarily read more books during the winter. I read a ton during my summers off and during summer travel. But I still feel like I … [Read more...]