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• Film Review: Persepolis

  

  About Persepolis (2007) Persepolis is the poignant story of a young girl coming-of-age in Iran during the Islamic Revolution. It is through the eyes of... Read more

  The 11 February 2013 by   Donnambr
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• Review: A Medal for Murder by Frances Brody

  

  Description (from publisher): 'A pawn-shop robbery: It's no rest for the wicked as Kate Shackleton picks up her second professional sleuthing case. Read more

  The 11 February 2013 by   Girllostinabook
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• This Bewitching Princess…

  

  Photo: National Trust.Chemise allegedly worn by Mary, Queen of Scots at her execution on the 8th of February, 1587. It is on display at Coughton Court,... Read more

  The 08 February 2013 by   Mmeguillotine
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• Giving Things Away

  

  Well, I spoke a little too soon. I’ve had a setback with the anxiety after I heard my son get up in the middle of the night on Monday (early Tuesday) and come... Read more

  The 07 February 2013 by   Litlove
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• Ben Fountain is My Hero. Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk...

  

  Ben Fountain is my hero. Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk flips the lid off the absurdities of America “at war.” When a group of soldiers returning from Iraq... Read more

  The 06 February 2013 by   Shannawilson
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• Chuck Palahniuk’s Stranger Than Fiction

  

  Rereading Chuck Palahniuk’s Stranger Than Fiction True Stories for my Lit 150 class. My favorite fiction writers are my favorite creative non-fiction writers. Read more

  The 06 February 2013 by   Jjaramillo
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• The Uncommon Reader by Alan Bennett

  

  A dear friend of mine sent this to me as a surprise last week. I’ve had my eye on it for a while, and considering its length, I have no idea why I didn’t pick i... Read more

  The 05 February 2013 by   Booksnob
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• On Failure

  

  We’ve all had those days. Those days where nothing—absolutely nothing—goes right. Those days when two submissions garner rejections. You ask yourself if you’re... Read more

  The 05 February 2013 by   Steph's Scribe
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• Danika Reviews Charm School Book One: Magical Witch Girl Bunny by Elizabeth...

  

  I’m very glad this book exists. It is adorable. It takes place in Little Salem, a magical place filled with monsters, faeries, and supernatural beings of all... Read more

  The 05 February 2013 by   Lesbrary
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• Therese Raquin

  

  I've made a strange and disquieting discovery. A few days ago, dovegreyreader was urging people to read Zola, and, though I didn't say so in the comments, I... Read more

  The 05 February 2013 by   Drharrietd
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