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McInerney novel inspired by Edwards’ mistress gets new printing
An additional 2,500 copies have been commissioned for “Story of My Life.”Thursday, August 21, 2008, 01|06 AM CDT
‘Ghost’ tells true stories of fighting terrorism
Few people know about the Diplomatic Security Service, or DSS, and that’s the way this agency of the U.S. Department of State likes it.Wednesday, August 20, 2008, 01|06 AM CDT
J.K. Rowling fairy tales to be sold for charity
Book is a collection of five wizarding tales referred to in Rowling’s Potter saga.Tuesday, August 19, 2008, 00|13 AM CDT
'Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society' tells story through letters
This extraordinary book is the last by Mary Ann Shaffer, who died in February.Saturday, August 16, 2008, 01|06 AM CDT
Rushdie condemns cancellation of Muhammad novel
Random House has acknowledged pulling Sherry Jones’ debut novel about Muhammad and his child bride, Aisha.Saturday, August 16, 2008, 01|06 AM CDT
Anecdotes look at life on the plains of Kansas
Author gives fictionalized look at his real Kansas ancestors and the stories of their adventures handed down through the generations.Friday, August 15, 2008, 00|16 AM CDT
Larry McMurtry’s ‘Books’ is chatty, fun
McMurtry tells of some unusual characters in the book trade and of some of the lucky book buys he has made.Wednesday, August 13, 2008, 23|29 PM CDT
Author Albom goes digital through Kindle
E-book offers a test for the Kindle, which has created a great debate about the future of books.Sunday, August 10, 2008, 00|29 AM CDT
'Life of a Soldier' a detailed, depressing look at frontier
Fans of military history will enjoy this book best, but general readers who like Plains history should not ignore it.Friday, August 8, 2008, 23|10 PM CDT
'So Brave, Young, and Handsome' is a journey of redemption
Leif Enger's new novel is another rich, lyrical story with a touch of the romance of the Old West.Wednesday, August 6, 2008, 23|05 PM CDT
Books probe the hot topic of global warming
Climate change is a reality, and the voices that we hear claiming that human activity has little or nothing to do with it are becoming weaker.Tuesday, August 5, 2008, 22|56 PM CDT
'Plague of Doves' flies back and forth between past, present
Louise Erdrich moves sure-footedly from the dramatic to the humorous in her 11th novel.Saturday, August 2, 2008, 22|54 PM CDT
Novelist paints compelling portrait of ‘Lady Elizabeth’
Author Weir has written popular and respected histories of England’s Virgin QueenThursday, July 31, 2008, 23|24 PM CDT
‘Monster of Florence’ is a real-life murder mystery
This gripping collaboration between an American author and an Italian journalist is a most unconventional thriller.Thursday, July 31, 2008, 00|10 AM CDT
‘Last Campaign’ brings back memories, pain
Bobby Kennedy brought hope and, with his death on the campaign trail, despair.Wednesday, July 30, 2008, 00|07 AM CDT
Sheriff deals with new baby and murder cases in 'Damage Control'
The mystery is the 13th volume in the Joanna Brady franchise of J.A. Jance.Sunday, July 27, 2008, 00|06 AM CDT
Newsweek editor talks about what ails America
‘The Post-American World’ looks at disturbing global trends and offers ideas on what U.S. needs to do.Saturday, July 26, 2008, 00|54 AM CDT
Author asks: What would Audrey do?
In a delicious froth of a how-did rather than a how-to book, author Pamela Keogh asks the reader to consider What Would Audrey Do?Wednesday, July 23, 2008, 22|52 PM CDT
‘The Deal’ an exciting and interesting mystery
Book is a different kind of thriller, written by an author who is in the business.Tuesday, July 22, 2008, 00|52 AM CDT


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