Literature
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Book links JFK assassination to killings of RFK and MLK
Jan 06, 2009 10:00 pm - A new, heavily researched book on John F. Kennedy's murder and its investigation sees links with a bagful of sensational stories, from President Johnson's fear of a nucl...
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Book on elderly wisdom offers few real insights
Jan 05, 2009 10:00 pm - Actor and writer Henry Alford had a simple yet captivating idea: People must learn something in seven or more decades on Earth, and the younger set could probably benefi...
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First lady signs book deal worth millions for memoir
Jan 04, 2009 10:00 pm - WASHINGTON -- First lady Laura Bush has sealed a deal worth millions with Scribner to publish a memoir that will encompass her recollections of personal and historical m...
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Prolific mystery writer Donald Westlake dead at 75
Jan 01, 2009 10:00 pm - NEW YORK -- Donald Westlake, a prolific author considered one of the most successful and versatile mystery writers in the United States, has died. He was 75. Westlake co...
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Children's book based on Holocaust story is pulled
Dec 29, 2008 10:00 pm - NEW YORK -- A children's book inspired by a since-discredited Holocaust story has been pulled by the publisher. Laurie Friedman's "Angel Girl," based on Herman Rosenblat...
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Castro assassination attempt subject of thriller
Dec 28, 2008 10:00 pm - Fidel Castro must die. So says a shadowy but powerful group called the Orchid, which has put a plan in motion to finally do what Castro's enemies have failed to do for a...
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Anger, sadness over fabricated Holocaust story
Dec 28, 2008 10:00 pm - NEW YORK -- It's the latest story that touched, and betrayed, the world. "Herman Rosenblat and his wife are the most gentle, loving, beautiful people," literary agent An...
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Gifts that speak volumes -- booksDec 19, 2008 10:00 pm - We have a solution for your last-minute gifts - books. Wait a minute, don't lump this in with the generic tie or fruitcake. It's easy to find the right book to fit every...
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'Evil Penguins' author to sign booksDec 10, 2008 10:00 pm - • Meet Elia Anie, author of "Evil Penguins: When Cute Penguins Go Bad," as she signs copies of her book from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, at B. Dalton Booksellers, Nor...
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Pressed for gift ideas? We'll help find the perfect book, game or accessoryDec 08, 2008 10:00 pm - We know what you need at this stage in the holiday shopping game: ideas. To help, we've rounded up some of the best gift ideas we've found so far. Shop local • Snowman e...