A ruin porn blog we like is so well written, it's addictive! Blogger John Carlisle (under the name Detroitblogger John) writes about Detroit cultural life twice a week for the Metro Times. His straightforward style is non-judgmental. Although some of the stories are often bleak, he also finds examples of growth and renewal amidst decay.
Read the stories:
Inside Out: Migo's house is broken into so many times that he decides "To Hell with it" and places all of his belongings on his front yard to save everyone the trouble of breaking in. Some see it as an act of art and take photographs, and disapproving neighbors add trash to the project.
No Show: Without a ride to gigs, a Detroit puppet show remains obscure: http://metrotimes.com/culture/no-show-1.1399419
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The next KU Common book will be Timothy Egan's The Worst Hard Time. The purpose of a "common book" is to "promote community and academic engagement through discussions of a common reading experience among faculty, staff, and students."
Egan's book follows dozens of families as they survive through the Dust Bowl of the 1930's.
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