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Did McCain ad lift 'cross in the dirt' story from Russian novelist? »
Posted by: TechnologyExpert 3 months ago in News
Senator John McCain (R-AZ), in a Christmas-themed December ad for his presidential campaign, told the following story:
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The First Lady »
Posted by: idyll 2 months, 2 weeks ago in Arts & Entertainment
If there is an American gothic tale secreted within “American Wife,” it’s one of unconscionable, even criminal behavior cloaked in the reassuring tones of ...
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Prophet Muhammad novel scrapped »
Posted by: techgirl 3 months, 1 week ago in News
A novel about Prophet Muhammad's bride A'isha is scrapped over fears it could spark violence.
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Elizabeth Strout Interview »
Posted by: idyll 2 months, 3 weeks ago in Arts & Entertainment
Our man in Boston Robert Birnebaum sits down with author Elizabeth Strout to talk about Maine, her latest novel, and the plights of the modern ...
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Who Should Direct the Movie Versions of Crichton's Final Novels? »
Posted by: Rollic 1 week, 5 days ago in Arts & Entertainment
Fans were shocked this week by the sudden death of Michael Crichton, the award-winning writer and producer who was best known as the godfather of ...
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The Major Elements of Writing Fiction »
Posted by: pacodecabra 2 months, 3 weeks ago in Arts & Entertainment
When writing fiction, whether it be short stories or novels, there are a few major elements that make up your story, and a myriad of ...
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Better Off Read »
Posted by: Rigel 2 months, 2 weeks ago in Arts & Entertainment
The protagonist of Philip Roth's new novel, Indignation, is doomed. The movie version might be too.
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Urdu Rasala »
Posted by: innocent_geni 1 month, 3 weeks ago in Arts & Entertainment
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Work of fiction captures Afghanistans sorrowful truths »
Posted by: Deidre 1 month, 2 weeks ago in Arts & Entertainment
A fghanistan is very far away, and the news from there is
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First Look: The Clone Wars: Wild Space »
Posted by: shead 1 month, 1 week ago in Arts & Entertainment
Inspired by the full-length animated feature film Star Wars: The Clone Wars and brand new TV series, this thrilling adventure is filled with provocative, never-before-revealed ...
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Robert Jordan, Hemingway's Bipartisan Hero »
Posted by: idyll 1 month ago in Arts & Entertainment
Two very different men find the same man's story inspirational. Surprising? War novelist Robert Stone doesn't think so.
Stone calls Jordan "a great ...More | Discuss (0) | Read Full Story at npr.org
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More Comic Books Going Hollywood »
Posted by: jeepndave 2 weeks, 4 days ago in Arts & Entertainment
Are comic books all about getting a movie deal now? Is Hollywood corrupting the concept of comic books? Or is the Hollywood factor helping the ...
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Paul Auster: computer, no; cigars, yes »
Posted by: Deidre 2 months, 4 weeks ago in News
Paul Auster's new novel, " Man in the Dark ," is out this week. Jane Smiley reviews it for us, saying, " In 'Man in the Dark ...
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Here's a toast to 'Tiffany's' on landmark novel's 50th birthday »
Posted by: KLopez 2 weeks, 6 days ago in Arts & Entertainment
It's the 50th anniversary of Truman Capote's Breakfast at Tiffany's. A special edition of the novella is being released in November, packaged ...
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Death Takes a Holiday, and Few Are Better Off »
Posted by: idyll 6 days, 20 hours ago in Arts & Entertainment
Mr. Saramago, one of the last of the old-line Communists, has written an atheist’s religious parable; a story abounding in sentiment and purged of ...
