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The Original of Laura: a Novel in Fragments by Vladimir Nabokov: review

Robert Douglas-Fairhurst finds that more than three decades after The Original of Laura was laid to rest, Vladimir Nabokov's final work still tricks and teases Tennyson’s greatest fear towards the end of his life was not death,...

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in the footsteps of american giants

On this side of the Atlantic, mention of literary awards automatically causes us to think of the Man Booker Prize, the Costa, the Impac and maybe -- if we're Francophiles -- the Prix Goncourt. As regards awards on the other...

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three crackers for christmas

A time for families, a time for love, a time for. . . coming home. So reads the cover of Patricia Scanlan's latest book, a Christmas-themed novel that looks at the bright side of the global financial meltdown.

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Ex-French president's controversial Princess Diana novel 'a literary flop'

From ANI London, Nov 21: Former French president Valery Giscard d'Estaing's controversial novel, modelled on himself and Princess Diana, has failed to impress the readers and has been declared a literary flop. After an initial...

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George Christy: Vampires Are Here to Stay

FOXNews.com Who knew this biting tradition would have such teeth? Famed Beverly Hills Courier columnist George Christy gives you an insider's peek into Hollywood's A-list parties and personalities. Vampires have bared their...

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Young-adult nonfiction and novels

Ah, fall. The season of spookiness, of football, and of leaf-peeping is about to give way to the interminable holidays, but readers of young adult books can hold onto autumn a little longer. The ever-growing genre continues to...

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The Best Places To Find Your Next Free Book Online - Free books online - io9

You need some science fiction, and you need it now. Unfortunately, you don't have a ton of money to spend. But as long as you have an internet connection, these resources will help you get free books and stories online. Project...

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New 'Gossip Girl' novel, and more books every New Yorker will want to read

By Sherryl Connelly DAILY NEWS STAFF WRITER Saturday, November 21st 2009, 4:00 AM 1. "I Will Always Love You: A Gossip Girl Novel" (Poppy, $17.99) by Cecily von Ziegesar. "Gossip Girl" was always a series chick lit fans of all...

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Bestselling author Meg Waite Clayton

We’re thrilled to have Meg Waite Clayton guest blog this week. Meg’s national bestseller, The Wednesday Sisters, has been selected by major book club programs including the Target Stores Bookmarked program and the Borders Book...

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Author, author: Michael Moorcock

This past year or two I've been revisiting what you might call my cultural roots. Because I was distracted almost daily by treatment for a wounded foot and unable to work much, I began re-reading the PG Wodehouse, Edgar Rice...

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