Book: Cross ups the ante in ‘I Drink for a Reason’

I Drink for a Reason

(By David Cross. Grand Central Publishing; 256 pgs., $23.99.)

Film: The Global Lens Series continues at the Ali Center

It snows in Iran. This is probably not a concept that drifts to the front of our minds when we consider the region. Enriched uranium, maybe. But snow?

Video TapeWorm

THIS WEEK’S TWIN PEEKS:

ART OF LOVE (ARS AMANDI)

1983; $29.95, UR

Art: Shepherding images of humanity

I confess: I drove past Glynis McManamon’s studio three times before I finally found it.

Culture: Derby City Chop Shop is a cut above

I had only been to an honest-to-God barbershop once in my life. It was with my father on a trip to New York City.

Prodigal daughter

Her writing is expansive; Barbara Kingsolver has written about everything from missionary work in Africa to how to eat out of your own backyard.