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Feb.06.2011 - 1:14 pm
posted by Cheryl L Snell
We drown in the details— what to bring to potluck, where to meet for coffee. There’s a Starbuck’s on the corner where we once sold lemonade, our homemade sign coming apart in an attic somewhere. We...
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Nov.09.2011 - 5:24 pm
posted by Erica Jong, Ph.D.
"At the time I wrote Fear of Flying," recalls Erica Jong, "there was not a book that said women are romantic, women are intellectual, women are sexual—and brought all those things together."...
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Aug.19.2011 - 1:42 pm
posted by Larry R. Smith
Here a short poem video I've made this day to share. It uses my poem WALKING A FIELD INTO EVENING which has been printed in several places, most recently in Yoga International magazine. Peace
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Apr.08.2011 - 12:06 pm
posted by Deborah Santana
Strand Book Store, New York- February 23, 2011
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Aug.03.2009 - 8:46 am
posted by John Y. Cole
Confessions of a Loyal Librarian Redroom.com presents exclusive video of John Y. Cole, a historian of the Library of Congress and founding director of its Center for the Book. John has worked at the...
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Dec.29.2010 - 9:43 pm
posted by Salman Rushdie
Celebrated author Salman Rushdie talks to NDTV's Barkha Dutt on his latest book Luka and the Fire of Life. Rushdie says his new book is a product of the strong desire of his younger son Milan.
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May.30.2011 - 2:33 pm
posted by Andrew Q Lam
Andrew Lam reads his essay, "Afghanistan Can't Wash Away Vietnam" from "New California Writing" - an anthology of writing about California by Californian Writers. He is the author of East Eats West:...
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Nov.28.2010 - 4:29 pm
posted by Midge Raymond
A cautionary tale about husband-and-wife authors, "Love in the Time of Amazon.com," by John Yunker and Midge Raymond. And a book trailer (of sorts) for The Tourist Trail by John Yunker and Forgetting...
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Jul.25.2012 - 12:36 pm
posted by China Galland
Resurrecting Love: The Cemetery That Can Heal a Nation documents the powerful racial conflict over the right to visit cemeteries and to know your ancestors.  This work in progress follows two...
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Dec.20.2012 - 9:38 am
posted by Barbara Froman
One of the most beautiful poems ever written, recited by its author.
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Dec.19.2012 - 8:08 am
posted by Barbara Froman
In 1853, Pierre-Joseph-Guillaume Zimmermann published an arrangement of an improvisation his son-in-law, Charles Gounod, composed as a sort of descant to Bach's Prelude in C Major BWV 846, using Ave...
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Dec.19.2012 - 7:02 am
posted by Richard Zimler
This is a song I wrote about my brother.  Here are the lyrics: I remember it was May And winds were whisperingIn red and gold all day They spoke to me of the Strangeness of distanceOf the...
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Dec.19.2012 - 2:03 am
posted by Sheila English
High School Freshman, Robin Paige shows that stealing from the rich and giving to the poor can take on a whole new meaning.. After being pushed to the edge by the Rangers, Robin stumbles upon the...
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Dec.18.2012 - 5:03 pm
posted by R. Barri Flowers
MASTERS OF TRUE CRIME: Chilling Stories of Murder and the Macabre, is a true crime anthology edited by bestselling crime writer R. Barri Flowers, featuring seventeen gripping true stories by all...
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Dec.18.2012 - 4:59 pm
posted by R. Barri Flowers
From R. Barri Flowers, bestselling author of teen novels, GHOST GIRL IN SHADOW BAY and DANGER IN TIME, comes COUNT DRACULA'S TEENAGE DAUGHTER, a delightful young adult vampire tale with a nice blend...
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Dec.18.2012 - 4:29 pm
posted by R. Barri Flowers
The Dynamics of Murder: Kill or Be Killed, is a criminology text and true crime book by bestselling crime writer R. Barri Flowers.   According to Harold Schechter, Professor of American...
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Dec.18.2012 - 8:24 am
posted by Barbara Froman
If you missed Love, Actually (2003), directed by Richard Curtis, when it was released, think about renting it this holiday season.   The action takes place in the weeks leading up to...
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Dec.17.2012 - 9:22 am
posted by Barbara Froman
"I'll be Home for Christmas"  recorded in 1943 by Bing Crosby.  Music by Walter Kent and Lyrics by Buck Ram and Kim Gannon.
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Jan.02.2008 - 6:31 pm
posted by Shaun D Landry
Shaun Landry rants on the nominated movies from the 2006 Academy Awards. She was given the titles...then ranted.
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Nov.13.2007 - 2:07 pm
Litquake 2007, Feisty Femmes: Facing Challenge With Humor, Grace, and Brains
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Apr.06.2008 - 6:41 pm
posted by Susanne Pari
Oy, a rather long intro here. So sorry to Khaled's fans. This is not a typical Book Group Expo Salon, because only one author is being interviewed and the author reads from the book. But Khaled is...
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Jan.15.2008 - 4:18 pm
posted by Lori Hope
Producer Michelle Mahoney produced this story that aired on The Hallmark Channel's morning show in December 2006 and January 2007
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May.06.2009 - 11:11 am
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Sep.04.2009 - 11:46 am
posted by Po Bronson
Based on the New York magazine article by Po Bronson, about the Power and Peril of Praising Our Kids.
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Dec.28.2007 - 6:22 pm
posted by Stephen Colbert
Stephen Colbert appears in How Not to Communicate with the Second City comedy troupe in Chicago. Also in the sketch are  young unknowns Paul Dinello and Aliza Shalowitz. This piece was written,...
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Sep.11.2008 - 7:47 am
posted by chella courington
The Boss's "Spirits in the Night" inspired the short story "Greasy Lake" by TC Boyle. He uses this line from the song as an epigraph: "It's a mile down on the dark side of Route 88." See/hear the...
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Aug.05.2012 - 12:25 pm
posted by Mary Wilkinson
It was suppose to be a photograph!
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Jun.20.2008 - 9:39 pm
posted by Sue Glasco
Leslie earned state participation on May 29, 2008, in two categories. Here is her original Special Occasion Speech.
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