Book Reviews

Book Buzz: John Grisham to write sequel to 'A Time To Kill'

USAToday Books - Wed, 05/01/2013 - 07:59
Also, the first major book about the Boston bombings is announced.
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New paperbacks: Hilary Mantel's 'Bring Up the Bodies'

USAToday Books - Wed, 05/01/2013 - 00:12
Also released are titles by Robert A. Caro, Anna Quindlen, Kevin Powers and Joan Rivers.
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Fiction roundup: Sophie Kinsella, Jennifer Gilmore

USAToday Books - Tue, 04/30/2013 - 23:54
USA TODAY reviews some of the latest titles.
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Book examines 'The Mary Tyler Moore Show' under the microscope

USAToday Books - Tue, 04/30/2013 - 23:02
'Mary and Lou and Rhoda and Ted,' examines the classic sitcom. We chat with the author.
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Sue Grafton spreads the 'W' word

USAToday Books - Tue, 04/30/2013 - 22:00
Sue Grafton spreads the word and the "W" word is ...
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Rod Serling's daughter goes beyond the 'Twilight Zone'

USAToday Books - Tue, 04/30/2013 - 03:04
Her new bio describes her father, Rod Serling, as a hard-working, hilarious family man.
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Amanda Knox: 'I have a life that I want to live'

USAToday Books - Tue, 04/30/2013 - 02:38
She tells USA TODAY of her battle for freedom, lessons she's learned, dreams for future.
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Book Buzz: Stephen King's '11/22/63' headed to TV

USAToday Books - Mon, 04/29/2013 - 07:05
In today's book news, there will be a Beastie Boys memoir, and '11/22/63' is headed to TV.
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Actress Lauren Graham writes a 'girly' debut novel

USAToday Books - Mon, 04/29/2013 - 00:34
The 'Parenthood' and 'Gilmore Girls' star draws (a little) on her life for her first novel.
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Beastie Boys' Mike D and Ad-Rock to write memoir

USAToday Books - Sun, 04/28/2013 - 20:19
The multidimensional book will document the group from its hardcore days in the 1980s.
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Beastie Boys' Mike D and Ad-Rock to write memoir

USAToday Books - Sun, 04/28/2013 - 20:19
The multidimensional book will document the group from its hardcore days in the 1980s.
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BOOKS: This Week's Best-Seller Lists

New York Times Book Reviews - Fri, 04/26/2013 - 17:16
The Times's John Williams and Gregory Cowles discuss traits of femininity in "The Athena Doctrine" and Ayn Rand's influence on Iris Johansen, author of "Taking Eve."    

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‘The Story Until Now’ and ‘Son of Destruction,’ by Kit Reed

New York Times Book Reviews - Fri, 04/26/2013 - 12:16
Kit Reed’s stories and novels are hard to categorize.    

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‘Finding Florida,’ by T. D. Allman

New York Times Book Reviews - Fri, 04/26/2013 - 12:15
T. D. Allman traces five centuries of Florida history, from discovery to settlement to tourist destination.    

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‘Al Capp,’ by Michael Schumacher and Denis Kitchen

New York Times Book Reviews - Fri, 04/26/2013 - 12:15
For 43 years “Li’l Abner” entertained millions, but the comic strip’s creator was a complicated, often unpleasant man.    

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‘Gulp,’ by Mary Roach

New York Times Book Reviews - Fri, 04/26/2013 - 12:14
Mary Roach on what happens after you eat.    

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‘Tiger Writing,’ by Gish Jen

New York Times Book Reviews - Fri, 04/26/2013 - 12:13
Gish Jen discusses the differences between Asian and Western approaches to identity.    

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‘Cooked,’ by Michael Pollan

New York Times Book Reviews - Fri, 04/26/2013 - 12:13
Michael Pollan on how to prepare your own food.    

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Marci Shore’s ‘Taste of Ashes’

New York Times Book Reviews - Fri, 04/26/2013 - 12:12
Marci Shore examines the psyche of Eastern Europe in the wake of the revolutions of 1989.    

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‘Life After Life,’ by Kate Atkinson

New York Times Book Reviews - Fri, 04/26/2013 - 12:12
Kate Atkinson’s novel follows the many alternate courses her protagonist’s destiny might have taken.    

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