Literature
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'Bloodline' is filled with action and thrillsJul 10, 2012 6:00 am - Cutting-edge science and political intrigue are mixed with action and thrills in “Bloodline,” the latest Sigma Force novel from James Rollins. A young pregnant woman nam...
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The 1991 novel that predicted Sarah PalinJul 07, 2012 7:00 am - As prophetic an instrument as it can be, “Ride a Cockhorse,” by Raymond Kennedy is rarely predictive, in a straightforward, short-range, weather-forecast sense. The ora...
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Book notes: Meet Penn Jillette at signingJul 06, 2012 6:00 am - Ÿ Penn Jillette, comedian and half of the Emmy Award-winning magic duo Penn & Teller, discusses and signs copies of his new book, “God, NO! Signs You May Already Be an A...
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Author explains ‘Why You’re Not Married ... Yet’Jul 04, 2012 6:32 am - NEW YORK — In 2011, writer Tracy McMillan wrote an article for The Huffington Post titled, “Why You’re Not Married.” McMillan used a girlfriend’s guide approach to poss...
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Unger’s ‘Heartbroken’ is a heartbreakerJul 04, 2012 6:00 am - Lisa Unger, author of “Fragile” and “Darkness, My Old Friend,” masterfully writes of the joys and frustrations of family life in her latest novel, “Heartbroken.” Eve...
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Cover of new J.K. Rowling book revealedJul 03, 2012 9:32 pm - LONDON — Publishers have released the cover of the J.K. Rowling novel set for worldwide release in September. “The Casual Vacancy” will be the Harry Potter author’s firs...
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'The Risk Agent' crackles with suspenseJul 03, 2012 6:00 am - A kidnapping on the streets of Shanghai propels two people into a conspiracy in “The Risk Agent,” Ridley Pearson's latest thriller. A man named Lu Hao witnesses a crime ...
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R. Kelly autobiography vivid despite guarded toneJul 02, 2012 11:00 am - Let's get this out of the way up front: R. Kelly's autobiography does not discuss what really happened with the sex tape that almost sent him to prison. It does not incl...
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Growing Up With Nora EphronJun 30, 2012 8:00 am - When I was in high school in the 1970s, I would steal my parents' copy of Esquire before they could get it, turn to the table of contents, and reconfirm my fervent desir...
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Book notes: Meet baseball great Andre DawsonJun 29, 2012 6:00 am - Ÿ Recently retired Chicago Cubs pitcher Kerry Wood signs copies of his new book, “All You Can Be: Learning & Growing Through Sports,” from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, June 29...