I've been waiting for this

Via Joe.My.God.

A last-minute amendment to give a politically appointed textbook commission final approval over books in Tennessee school libraries sparked a Capitol protest and heated debate in the General Assembly on Wednesday.

On Wednesday morning, Rep. Jerry Sexton, R-Bean Station, withdrew the controversial amendment requiring the commission to issue its own list of approved materials, but submitted a new version requiring the commission to review the collections in every Tennessee school library.

But in the House debate on Wednesday, Sexton suggested he would take things a step further. “I would burn them,” Sexton said of books he considers inappropriate.

We all now who else liked to burn books.

Hitler Youth members burn books. Photograph dated 1938. World History Archive / Alamy Stock Photo

What's New at Green Man Review

Yep -- it's been two weeks, but we haven't been idle. In fact, there's quite a lot fo check out this time:

Gods, goddesses and ghosts, Gaiman, Crumb and Sacco, June Millington, Celtic Harp, Catalan Jazz, Georgiann Choral Music, Slovenian post-rock, chocolate, and more

So, if your weather is as chilly and gray as mine -- or even if it's not -- curl up with a nice hot drink and dive in.

Catching Up With Green Man Review

Two editions for you toay -- I was without internet for a while and got distraddted by other things, so this is a cathup. First, the March 20 edition:

Lots of Brian McNeill music, more UK TV, roots music from the US and Spain, some European jazz, Kim Stanley Robinson on the moon, Roger Zelazny, China Miéville, rowdy Americana, some boozy things, and more

And next is yesterday's eition, April 3:

Music-related fantasy literature, speculative fiction manga series, all things Natalie MacMaster, some jazz-dub-world music, transcultural jazz and Spanish accordion music, dragon puppets, and of course chocolate

Have fun catching up.