Literature
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Winfrey picks Dickens novels for book clubDec 04, 2010 10:00 pm - NEW YORK -- Better set some time aside for Oprah Winfrey's latest book club pick. The talk show host has selected a pair of Dickens classics, "A Tale of Two Cities" and ...
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Grisham's narrative stumbles over soapboxDec 01, 2010 10:00 pm - John Grisham has always been able to hook his readers with believable characters and fast-paced adventure, but in his latest novel, that formula breaks down late as he g...
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Author appearancesNov 28, 2010 10:00 pm - • Children's book author Anna Dewdney reads from and signs copies of her new picture book, “Llama Llama Holiday Drama,” at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 4, at Anderson's Books...
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Discovery Channel expanding into comic booksNov 28, 2010 10:00 pm - PHILADELPHIA — After chewing up television with its wildly popular Shark Week, Discovery Communications aims to snatch an even bigger bite for its popular franchise: com...
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Borders to offer gift cards for schoolsNov 27, 2010 10:00 pm - NEW YORK — The much discussed documentary "Waiting for Superman," which offers a harsh portrait of the country's public schools, has inspired a promotional collaboration...
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Author appearancesNov 21, 2010 10:00 pm - • Meet Huntley author Joyce Wold as she signs copies of her Christian children's book “God's Creations” at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 27, at Borders Books and Music, 2221 R...
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'One Goal Achieved,' newest Blackhawks book raises the collectibles barNov 21, 2010 10:00 pm - A must-have for any fan! The absolute perfect stocking stuffer! A coffee table book Kramer would endorse! Yeah, yeah, you've heard it all before about sports books from...
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Stephen King's vampire is anti-'Twilight' — and evilNov 21, 2010 10:00 pm - PHILADELPHIA — Skinner Sweet's his name, but the long, lean drifter is anything but. The titular character in Vertigo's ongoing "American Vampire" series, the former out...
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Smith's 'Just Kids' is award winner for nonfictionNov 17, 2010 10:00 pm - NEW YORK — The winners seemed stumped at the National Book Awards. There were few prepared speeches on Wednesday night as most recipients managed few words beyond thanki...
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Sedaris' 'Simple Times' a kitschy craft guideNov 16, 2010 10:00 pm - If there was any doubt that Amy Sedaris is a kookier, kitschier version of Martha Stewart in the four years since the release of her best-selling, “I Like You: Hospitali...