Tuesday, November 19th, 2002

The Boston Globe wrote, "Reading Jim Harrison is about as close as one can come in contemporary fiction to experiencing the abundant pleasures of living."

We make no bones about the fact that Jim Harrison is our hero, and if you've never read his fiction, you're missing one of the supreme delights of modern literature. We're mighty pleased to hear that his inevitable memoir has finally arrived, Off to the Side (Atlantic Monthly, hd. 25.00), and its no doubt filled with his stupefying descriptions of life -- from sensual pleasures to spiritual awareness and plenty of other odd stories and reflections.

There's no telling what Father Jim has up his sleeve for us. We encourage you to come by and see for yourself on Tuesday, November 19. Signing at 5 p.m., reading at 5:30.