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Five questions for author/comic Michael Ian Black

USAToday Books - Wed, 02/22/2012 - 19:49
He talks about his new memoir, 'You're Not Doing It Right.'


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Sharon Tate's family bares 'Restless Souls'

USAToday Books - Wed, 02/22/2012 - 18:48
To her family, the most famous victim of Charles Manson lives on in spirit.


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You're got (real) mail: Letters from writers

USAToday Books - Wed, 02/22/2012 - 18:41
Real letters from writers, via the U.S. mail, the way it used to be (almost).


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Barney Rosset, First Amendment crusader, dies

USAToday Books - Wed, 02/22/2012 - 15:57
Few people have had as profound an effect on the way we read today as Barney Rosset.


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ArtsBeat: Barney Rosset, Trailblazing Publisher, Dies at 89

New York Times Book Reviews - Wed, 02/22/2012 - 14:48
Profiles, reminiscences, and writings about the late Barney Rosset, the legendary publisher of Grove Press, from over the years.

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ArtsBeat: The Fact and Fiction of ‘Watergate’

New York Times Book Reviews - Wed, 02/22/2012 - 13:15
The novelist Thomas Mallon answers questions about his blending of the real and imagined in his treatment of one of the most infamous moments in American history.

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Excerpt: 'Changeling' by Philippa Gregory

USAToday Books - Wed, 02/22/2012 - 10:59
Here is an exclusive preview of Philippa Gregory's upcoming historical novel, her first aimed at the young adult audience.


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ArtsBeat: Strictly Business: Paramount Sues to Halt Publication of New 'Godfather' Novel

New York Times Book Reviews - Wed, 02/22/2012 - 09:08
The studio says that it authorized a 2004 novel, "The Godfather Returns," but not a 2006 follow-up, "The Godfather's Revenge," nor a new book, "The Family Corleone," that is planned for a May release.

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'Christmas Box' author headllines benefit

St. Louis Book Blog - Wed, 02/22/2012 - 07:05
Richard Paul Evans, author of "The Christmas Box" and other popular heart-tugging books, will be one of the authors featured at the Assistance League's annual authors brunch.
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Children's book coming from Stephen Colbert

USAToday Books - Tue, 02/21/2012 - 13:15
Stephen Colbert has written a children's book, 'I Am a Pole (And So Can You!).' It'll be published by Grand Central on May 8.


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Justin Bieber to publish new book of photos

USAToday Books - Tue, 02/21/2012 - 11:29
'Justin Bieber: Just Getting Started' will be released in September.


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Gabby Giffords' husband to write children's book

USAToday Books - Mon, 02/20/2012 - 18:01
Mousetronaut: A Partially True Story, based on Mark Kelly's space shuttle experiences, is due in October.


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ArtsBeat: Cormac McCarthy, Quantum Copy Editor

New York Times Book Reviews - Mon, 02/20/2012 - 15:06
Cormac McCarthy has won some of the most coveted honors in literature, from the Pulitzer Prize to a spot on Oprah's Book Club, but now it may be time for Mr. McCarthy to add another laurel to his resume: genius copy editor.

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New editions commemorate Faulkner

USAToday Books - Mon, 02/20/2012 - 12:13
Six works by beloved American author William Faulkner will be released in new commemorative editions to coinciding with the fiftieth anniversary ...


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Da Vinci’s ‘Vitruvian Man’ stars in new book

USAToday Books - Sun, 02/19/2012 - 15:00
Lester's latest focuses on a narrowly defined topic: how da Vinci came to draw Vitruvian Man.


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‘Sun’ explores child sex trafficking

USAToday Books - Sun, 02/19/2012 - 09:00
This novel leaves the reader feeling queasy all the way through.


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Sophie Kinsella's 'Number' leads the weekend book picks

USAToday Books - Fri, 02/17/2012 - 15:00
What should you read this weekend? Editor Jocelyn McClurg recommends Sophie Kinsella's 'I've Got Your Number' and four more books.


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Anthony Shadid dies, memoir published Feb. 28

USAToday Books - Fri, 02/17/2012 - 14:38
The Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist died Thursday while reporting on the civil war in Syria.


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Essay: The Washington Wives’ Book Club

New York Times Book Reviews - Fri, 02/17/2012 - 11:24
Children’s literature by women named Gingrich, Cheney and Biden. Could this be an election year?

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A New History of the Philippine-American War

New York Times Book Reviews - Fri, 02/17/2012 - 11:24
At the turn of the 20th century, Theodore Roosevelt set out to transform the United States into a major world power.

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