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This is How

Augusten Burroughs, best-selling author of "Running with Scissors," has bared his soul to the world on everything from his dysfunctional adolescence to his» E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us

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Amazing Gifts

In 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act opened up a host of protections for people with disabilities. Amongst its gains, it banned workplace» E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us

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Silver Sparrow

Novelist Tayari Jones is the author of three books, all set in Atlanta, GA. Her latest, “Silver Sparrow” (Algonquin Books/2011) introduces readers to» E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us

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Paris, I Love You but You're Bringing Me Down

Writer Rosecrans Baldwin landed a job at a Parisian ad agency, and so for 18 months he and his wife lived in the City of Lights. What they confronted was a» E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us

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Exploration of the Unusual

Arlan Andrews is a writer and engineer, but he has spent his life also pursuing unusual phenomena such as UFOs, paranormal activity and psychic experience.» E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us

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Chasing Sleep

Some people brag about how little sleep they need to function, but sleep disorders and the problems they cause are getting a lot more attention these days.» E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us

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27 Views of Durham

There are many people in Durham with their own ideas about their city, but 27 share their particular insight in the new book “27 Views of Durham: The Bull» E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us

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Eaarth

shrinking polar ice caps, rising temperatures, vanishing forests, acidic oceans and superstorms. Welcome to the new planet earth. A renowned environmental» E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us

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American Dervish

Ayad Akhtar’s book "American Dervish" (Back Bay Books/2012) has launched a flurry of praise as an intelligent, self-assured debut novel. The main» E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us

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The Science Behind Paying Attention

Is a teacher lecturing in front of a classroom effective? Is it possible that the way we teach our children is outdated? » E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us

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Jill McCorkle's First Novel In 17 Years Examines Love And Mortality

Jill McCorkle's first novel in 17 years, “Life After Life” (Algonquin/ 2013), is set in a retirement community. There, the dying grapple with life and» E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us

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Novel Inspired By Baptist Missionary’s Diary

Elaine Neil Orr was born and raised in Nigeria, the daughter of Baptist Missionaries. When she began writing her memoir about 10 years ago, her mother gave» E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us

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'Big Fish' Author Pens Fifth Novel

Daniel Wallace is best known for his debut novel “Big Fish,” which became a Hollywood movie. which became a Hollywood movie and is soon debuting as a» E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us

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Jeff Deaver Breathes New Life Into Popular Character

Best-selling author Jeffery Deaver has garnered international acclaim through his murder mystery series of novels featuring former NYPD homicide detective» E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us

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New Novel Tackles Corruption, Journalism And The Law

South Carolina lawyer Jon Buchan is fond of saying that all journalists and attorneys have at least one good novel in them. He's been mulling his for years» E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us

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Banned Books Back In The News

This week is Banned Book Week -- a time to reflect on censored works of literature. Last week, the Randolph County Board of Education banned the novel The» E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us

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Allan Gurganus Brings His Fictional Town Into The 21st Century

For more than 25 years, author Allan Gurganus has written about the mystical town of Falls, North Carolina. In his newest book, "Local Souls," the town» E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us

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A Dad Who Loves Telling Stories Becomes A Published Author

John Stanley has been telling stories to his twin boys since they were old enough to listen. When his children started reading chapter books, he kicked» E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us

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Southern Literature Mourns Louis Rubin

William Faulkner may be one of the most well-known writers of the 20th century. But you might not associate his name with southern literature if not...» E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us

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This Dark Road to Mercy

Wiley Cash's latest novel, "This Dark Road to Mercy," is set in his hometown of Gastonia, N.C. » E-Mail This

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