Category: Future Classics...?

The Winner of The Lotus Eaters is… »

 Diane —  Congratulations!!
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Literary News: March 19th »

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We’re looking forward to a week of R and R in Arizona next week — I’ve packed six books!  Probably not enough   Here’s a sampling of what’s new in the world of books!

Great article for fans of Eggers’ Zeitoun
NBCC winners announced
Book Club Themes for April
What books are getting reviewed
March Madness [...]

Two Winners Last Week! »

I’m so sorry that this post was not published last Saturday!!  I’m preparing for a week vacation in Arizona with my husband and this post somehow fell through  the cracks of my life…  Oops!
I love double-giveaway weeks!  Just wish I had more copies to share…
First, The Local News goes to Laurie…
And Still Alice goes to Lora…
Lots [...]

The Fix’s Best Political Books »

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Recently, a website called The Fix asked their readers to recommend their favorite political fiction and non-fiction.  The most recommended piece of political fiction was  The Last Hurrah by Edwin O’Connor while Robert Caro’s  The Power Broker was the most recommended non fiction work.
I’ve only read The Prince…  Where should I start?
 
FICTION
Jack Gance [...]

Literary News: March 12th »

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Spring is in the air!!

What everyone’s reading this week
Especially discussable women’s fiction
What’s newly published
First Novel Award Finalists
Why Dave Eggers is hated
Poetry as Medicine
Karl Rove’s upcoming memoir spoilers
Proud Plagairist
Judging Books by their Covers