The Rad Librarian

This a clever manifesto putting Dada rightly as one of the prime inspirations of modern theatre, art, poetry, and anti(political) actions.  Codrescu contrasts the radical urges of Tzara and Lenin and makes a compelling argument that dada has lasted longer than communist theory as a source of creative energy.  A book that I bought instead of just checking out.

Masterful tale of young overachieving urbanities going to a Magic school, and still needing to figure out how to have a meaningful life after they graduate.  He takes a tired theme and makes it new in a memorable fashion.  Written for grown-ups, but teens will love the journey.