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Sometimes I run up against books that are difficult for me. The subject matter is a tough go, or the characters make me cringe, or the tone jars my sensibilities. This might be due to literary discernment sometimes, but other times I have to chalk it up to cowardice – I can’t always summon the fortitude to be put through the emotional or psychological wringer.
NEW YORK – Sarah Palin’s book tour is a gift for her base.
Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band played their last show at The Spectrum in Philadelphia late last month. The venue will close next week.
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Last week, I faced two important anniversaries of the life-and-death variety, so when it came to selecting a book to review, I was in the mood for something wise and kind and far-reaching, something profound and truthful, something to sustain and soothe my weary soul.
The much-touted movie version of “Where the Wild Things Are” has hits theaters. But first, there was the book. Published in 1963, it was Maurice Sendak’s first picture book, and it is brilliant.
Kids books Here are three new books that emphasize that aspect of the season.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Robert Altman’s films never told us what to think or feel.
Youngsters can’t get enough of things Halloweenish. That includes books. Here are three good but not-too-scary new ones.
The central characters in Deb Caletti’s books are teens. Teen readers devour her books.
PHILADELPHIA – He never knew when the White House summons would come: The president wants to talk, and he has some unscheduled time tonight. Can you get down here?
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I’m not the biggest fan of stories with angels in them – I think the territory was sufficiently covered with “It’s A Wonderful Life” – but I do tend to like Bainbridge Island writer Suzanne Selfors’ quirky style, so I settled down with her latest book earlier this month.
Kid Books Old Man Fookwire was a grump who hated pie, puppies and most everything else.
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