Literature
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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...
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Revised 'Harry Potter' encyclopedia to be released
Dec 04, 2008 10:00 pm - NORTH MUSKEGON, Mich. -- A "Harry Potter" fan and Web site operator said Friday he's going ahead with publishing an encyclopedia after losing a lawsuit against the autho...
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New JK Rowling book goes on sale around the world
Dec 03, 2008 10:00 pm - EDINBURGH, Scotland -- The latest magical tome by J.K. Rowling has started to fly off bookstore shelves. Rowling was launching "The Tales of Beedle the Bard" on Thursday...
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Proebstle to sign his book in Deer ParkNov 27, 2008 10:00 pm - •Meet local author Jim Proebstle as he signs copies of his book, "In the Absence of Honor," from 1 to 3 p.m. Friday, Nov. 28 at Barnes & Noble, 20600 N. Rand Road, Deer ...
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Laura Bush shopping a book proposal
Nov 24, 2008 10:00 pm - NEW YORK -- First lady Laura Bush confirmed to The Associated Press that she is planning a memoir and has met with publishers. "I've been talking to some publishers, but...