The websites of Luciano Pavarotti and Madeleine L'Engle have beautiful intro pages right now. RIP to both.

Did you know September is National Classical Music Month? (I didn't either. Thanks, Cassandra!)

One of the most challenged books at the moment is a kids' book about two male penguins who raised a baby penguin. It's a true story, too. Meanwhile, no one seems to care that "My Two Dads" is still in syndication. Sheesh.

Why are reclusive writers so fascinating? J.D. Salinger is invoked, of course.

And finally, Sony is getting ready to release Echochrome, a video game that is inspired by M.C. Escher and looks like it could break one's brain with its simple graphics and dimension-twisting concept.