Articles written by Dale Van Every

The expanding Big Ten Conference has announced its split into two divisions, separating Michigan & Ohio State, but preserving many trophy-game rivalries.

Sep 4, 2010 - Dale Van Every

The 5th and final volume of Reynolds' series gives us Hemingway's last two decades, years of productivity, depression, and living large.

Sep 2, 2010 - Dale Van Every

This 5-DVD set entitled Route 66 Marathon Tour: Chicago to L.A. is a great resource for planning your own Mother Road trek.

Aug 25, 2010 - Dale Van Every

The respected author of more than 90 books, Joyce Carol Oates' quarter century-old journal serves up a good deal insight into the writing and the writer.

Aug 20, 2010 - Dale Van Every

This posthumously-published volume of journal entries written while composing an American classic lends a great deal of insight into Steinbeck's psyche.

Jul 8, 2010 - Dale Van Every

The latest take on the 1876 battle between the Lakota Sioux and Custer's Seventh Cavalry-the Battle of the Little Bighorn-is given new life.

Jun 4, 2010 - Dale Van Every

An ailing 63-year-old woman's horseback ride across America in the 1950's is detailed in this delightful adventure story.

May 27, 2010 - Dale Van Every

Bill Morgan's 2006 biography of Beat poet Allen Ginsberg benefits from author's role as Ginsberg's personal archivist.

May 12, 2010 - Dale Van Every

A brief analysis of the Minnesota Vikings 2010 schedule raises questions for a team expected to again compete for the NFC title.

Apr 23, 2010 - Dale Van Every

Aviatrix Amelia Earhart's only memoir, 20 Hrs., 40 Min.: Our Flight in the Friendship is the story of her first Atlantic crossing, as a passenger.

Apr 15, 2010 - Dale Van Every

Not every child takes instantly to the idea of camping. Here are some suggestions for making the family camping trip a little more appealing to everyone involved.

Apr 3, 2010 - Dale Van Every

Linda Wagner-Martin's 2004 biography uses newly available materials to focus on F. Scott's wife's psychological state.

Apr 2, 2010 - Dale Van Every

Written by John McDermott, Backbeat Books' Ultimate Hendrix is an indispensable reference to Jimi Hendrix's live and studio performances.

Mar 14, 2010 - Dale Van Every

Sklenica's 2009 biography of the late author & poet will both enlighten and sadden those who love Raymond Carver's work.

Feb 21, 2010 - Dale Van Every

Laurie Lindeen's Rock 'n' Roll Cinderella Story is more than a rock memoir, but it's that too!

Feb 21, 2010 - Dale Van Every

Minnesota-born Olympic gold medalist Lindsey Vonn began skiing on a 300-foot hill on the outskirts of Minneapolis.

Feb 20, 2010 - Dale Van Every

These seven apps may not be of the popular "addictive" variety, but they will help your day go a bit smoother, and are therefore worth downloading.

Jan 29, 2010 - Dale Van Every

Author Wanda St. Hilaire shares the intimate details of two trips to Cuba, including both the beauty and the poverty, along with her extracurricular activities.

Jan 15, 2010 - Dale Van Every

Peter Deleo's story of a two-week trek out of California's Sierra Nevadas after a plane crash is truly unforgettable, an inspiration for facing the seemingly impossible.

Dec 29, 2009 - Dale Van Every

This Guide to Fitzgerald's "great American novel" is the only book of its kind, a reference dedicated to a single literary novel, and a sort of all-things-Gatsby.

Dec 11, 2009 - Dale Van Every

Coach Tubby Smith leads his Minnesota Gophers Men's Basketball team into early season, non-conference play hoping to maintain a top 25 ranking.

Nov 8, 2009 - Dale Van Every

Dolph Grundman's biography examines not only a great Minneapolis Lakers star of the past, but the early days of the NBA as well.

Oct 29, 2009 - Dale Van Every

Marv Gold, fellow cartoonist & lifelong buddy of Shel Silverstein, has written a quirky, funny and seemingly appropriate biographical tribute to his friend.

Oct 27, 2009 - Dale Van Every

Scholar Rich Benjamin seeks out and lives in several white American enclave communities in an effort to understand what they are about and why they are quickly growing.

Oct 18, 2009 - Dale Van Every

Spam: The Cookbook by Marguerite Patten is a little gem of a collection of gourmet recipes, vintage photos & Spam advertisements and the history of the blue-canned meat.

Oct 13, 2009 - Dale Van Every

Published nearly 25 years after Jack Kerouac's death, Good Blonde and Others collects a variety of his essays, criticisms, and autobiographical articles from magazines.

Oct 7, 2009 - Dale Van Every

If an autobiography is one's self-written life story, yet one retires to "write her memoirs," aren't they really the same thing?

Sep 26, 2009 - Dale Van Every

Chicago writer Amy Krouse Rosenthal's autobiographical Encyclopedia of An Ordinary Life is fresh, thought-provoking and hard to put down.

Sep 18, 2009 - Dale Van Every

On Saturday, September 12th, 2009, the Minnesota Gophers will open their new home-TCF Bank Stadium-as they take on Air Force in the first on-campus game in 28 years.

Sep 11, 2009 - Dale Van Every

The first volume of this 3-book series, subtitled The Early Years, covers a lot of ground and sets up author Paul Williams' basic arguments regarding Dylan's art.

Sep 9, 2009 - Dale Van Every

British author Roald Dahl-best known for Charlie and the Chocolate Factory-tells his story of service in the RAF during World War II in a highly readable memoir.

Aug 27, 2009 - Dale Van Every

According to the NFL's strength-of-schedule calculation, the Chicago Bears have the league's easiest schedule in 2009. Here's a look at the schedule, with observations.

Aug 8, 2009 - Dale Van Every

The obvious answer to the question "what is an unauthorized biography?" includes some gray areas, as well as some surprises regarding who's most protected.

Aug 8, 2009 - Dale Van Every

Located near Nevis in North Central Minnesota, Camper's Paradise is a rustic family resort on Goat Island on Lake Belle Taine, now celebrating 50 years of happy campers.

Jul 28, 2009 - Dale Van Every

Artist Suze Rotolo shares her memories of the early 1960's Greenwich Village folk scene, and of her mate Bob Dylan, in this refreshingly straightforward memoir.

Jul 25, 2009 - Dale Van Every

Here are six albums, along with some alternate choices, intended to give new fans of the influential artist an overview of his long and varied career.

Jul 12, 2009 - Dale Van Every

With the explosive Florida Gators receiver Percy Harvin added to a Vikings team that includes Adrian Peterson and possibly Brett Favre, Minnesota ups the ante in 2009.

Jul 11, 2009 - Dale Van Every

A beautifully written reminiscence of family and place (and their connection) Patricia Hampl's The Florist's Daughter is the most recent in a series of memoirs.

Jul 8, 2009 - Dale Van Every

The inaugural season at brand new, on-campus TCF Bank Stadium is one Coach Brewster and fans alike hope will also inaugurate a tradition of winning.

Jun 30, 2009 - Dale Van Every

Published by Chronicle Books, this unique collection of all-things-George contains a bit of everything: handwritten lyrics, personal photos and a brief autobiography.

Jun 30, 2009 - Dale Van Every

Dish Dog Pete Jordan chronicles his attempt to wash dishes professionally in all 50 states in this engaging and much-better-than-it-sounds biography.

Jun 21, 2009 - Dale Van Every

Biographer Cross delves fairly deep into the famous guitarist's childhood and early career on the "chitlin' circuit" to present a well-rounded picture of Jimi Hendrix.

Jun 14, 2009 - Dale Van Every

Saturday Night Live star Chris Farley's life is remembered by family, friends and co-stars in this oral biography by Farley's brother Tom.

May 31, 2009 - Dale Van Every

In this 2005 biography, another side of Janis Joplin is revealed by younger sister Laura, via the singer's letters home to family in Port Arthur, Texas.

May 24, 2009 - Dale Van Every

With a cast of performers that includes Tenacious D & Ben Harper, Fuller and Townshend's NYC and L.A. shows are highlighted on this 3-disk set.

May 15, 2009 - Dale Van Every

Greenfield's snapshot of the summer of '71 with the Stones in the south of France as they record Exile On Main Street is more gossip than musical insight.

May 8, 2009 - Dale Van Every

East Central Minnesota's Interstate State Park is the state's 2nd oldest, a rock-climber's haven, and has a twin park across the St. Croix River in Wisconsin.

May 7, 2009 - Dale Van Every

Twin brothers Noah & Logan Miller go against-all-odds, making the film Touching Home, and fulfilling their father's last wish.

May 6, 2009 - Dale Van Every

Here's a basic overview of the wide variety of types of lodging available in Wyoming's popular Jackson Hole and Grand Teton National Park.

Apr 29, 2009 - Dale Van Every

Here's a brief look at the Minnesota Vikings five picks in the 2009 NFL draft, starting with Florida Gator wide receiver Percy Harvin.

Apr 26, 2009 - Dale Van Every