Former prosecutor puts her talents to work in investigating the existence of a historical connection between a German assassin and Robert E. Lee
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Gabrielle Zevin's novel 'Young Jane Young' is the story of an intern whose affair with her married politician boss makes her the target of very public slut-shaming. And no, it's not the intern you're thinking of.
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'Race and Social Change' is something undeniably important to society today and likely for many days to come. Max Klau untangles the complex system behind racism and optimistically lays out steps we can all take to bridge the gap. I encourage you to read on because it will enlighten even the most educated among us.
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In Tom Perrotta's 'Mrs. Fletcher,' a forty-six-year-old fights empty nest syndrome with porn, gender studies, and unexpected text messages.
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Is 'The Reason You're Alive' by Matthew Quick a literary work in the mold of The Catcher in the Rye?
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New book, 'The Efficiency Playbook,' encourages readers to make being efficient into a purposeful game.
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Interview with Karen Rayne, author of 'GIRL: Love, Sex, Romance and Being You'.
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Royal biographer provides interesting perspective on World War I through biographic approach using European monarchs
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Discovering that America can indeed be beautiful.
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'Red Fire: Growing Up During the Chinese Cultural Revolution' by Wei Yang Chao is an eloquent account of how China's Cultural Revolution impacted individuals, families and the country.
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