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Book Review: 'Soldier of Destiny' traces Ulysses S. Grant's complicated route before the White House
Ulysses S. Grant's standing among the presidents has improved in recent years, with critically acclaimed biographies by Ron Chernow and others offering a new perspective on his time in the White House.
Dec 11, 2023 11:06 AM
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Rare Raymond Chandler poem is a tribute to his late wife, with a surprising twist
NEW YORK (AP) — Near the end of 1954, the wife of Raymond Chandler died after a long battle with lung disease. The famed crime novelist fell into near-suicidal depression from which he never recovered.
Dec 11, 2023 5:01 AM
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Rush's Alex Lifeson joins Geddy Lee at Toronto book tour stop to share memories
TORONTO — Geddy Lee surprised a venue of Rush fans on Thursday by marching out old friend and longtime band mate Alex Lifeson to help him traverse decades of shared memories.
Dec 8, 2023 8:16 AM
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2023 in books: Protests, bannings and the rise of AI helped shape the story of publishing
NEW YORK (AP) — Book publishing in 2023 was a story of cooling sales and rising conflict, marked by legal action, protests, censorship and the impact of forces well beyond the industry.
Dec 8, 2023 6:54 AM
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'Know My Name' author Chanel Miller has written a children's book, 'Magnolia Wu Unfolds It All'
NEW YORK (AP) — Chanel Miller's next book after her prize-winning memoir “Know My Name” will help fulfill a longtime dream — to write and illustrate children's stories.
Dec 6, 2023 7:04 AM
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US-Apple-Books-Top-10
Top Paid Books (US Bestseller List): 1. Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros (Entangled Publishing, LLC) 2. The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes (A Hunger Games Novel) by Suzanne Collins (Scholastic Inc.) 3.
Dec 5, 2023 8:44 AM
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Biography of the late Rep. John Lewis that draws upon 100s of interviews will be published next fall
NEW YORK (AP) — An upcoming biography of the late U.S. Rep. John Lewis will draw upon hundreds of interviews, along with the civil rights activist's FBI files and materials from a planned book that was never completed.
Dec 5, 2023 6:06 AM
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Streisand talks acting, music and destiny after release of her memoir 'My Name is Barbra'
NEW YORK (AP) — Before she's ready to talk about her memoir, Barbra Streisand needs to pull herself away from current events. “I'm watching (expelled Rep.
Dec 5, 2023 6:01 AM
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Book Review: David Mamet screams at clouds in new collection of grievances about Hollywood
Just in time for Christmas, when you need a gift for that weird old uncle who is upset that everyone gets a trophy in youth soccer, comes a new David Mamet book.
Dec 4, 2023 8:32 AM
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Book Review: ‘Eyeliner' examines the staple makeup product's revolutionary role in global society
Zahra Hankir opens “Eyeliner: A Cultural History” by marveling over her mother’s elegant beauty process as she delicately sweeps black kohl on her waterline, dreaming of displaying that same confidence one day.
Nov 30, 2023 5:38 PM
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