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- Yale University preserves bin Laden tapes (CNN)
English majors getting tired of Shakespeare and Wordsworth will soon be able to turn to Yale's libraries for a poet of different kind altogether: Osama bin Laden.
- 'Brooklyn' mystery lacks characters (The Myrtle Beach Sun News)
In "Nothing Is Quite Forgotten in Brooklyn," writer Alice Mattison weaves a story of four women and life-changing events that take place 14½ years apart. There's Constance Tepper, known as Con; her mother, Gertrude; and Con's daughter Joanna. But it's Marlene Silverman, Gertrude's lifelong best friend, whose mysterious life and motivations drive the story. The book opens on a spring morning in ...
- TOME RAIDER LIVE: Kevin Young @ Powell's - Willamette Week
TOME RAIDER LIVE: Kevin Young @ Powell'sWillamette Week, OR - 26 minutes agoBorn in Lincoln, Nebraska, Young is the award-winning author of six books of poetry; his work has appeared in the National Poetry Series, The New Yorker, ...
- Author Jim Harrison finds inspiration in the wide open spaces of ... - Kansas City Star
Author Jim Harrison finds inspiration in the wide open spaces of ...Kansas City Star, MO - 18 hours ago... his writing in general. Since 1965, when his first book of poems, Plain Song, came out, he has written prolifically in several genres — poetry, fiction, ...
- The sexiest writer in town (Evening Standard)
When Tarell Alvin McCraney, the sensational writer who is shortlisted for a prize at today's Evening Standard Theatre Awards, was a young schoolboy in Florida he quite often used to be beaten up. He got used to it. The scene was the poor, black streets of Miami in the early Nineties.
- Poetry woman: 1970s pop icon Phoebe Snow struggles to transcend family tragedy and hopes to rediscover the power of ... (Santa Cruz Sentinel)
In 1975, the Fates gave New Yorker Phoebe Snow the two things that have defined her life to this point: a high-profile singing career in the guise of a smash Top 5 pop hit, and a beautiful baby daughter named Valerie.
- October's contributors - The Australian
October's contributorsThe Australian, Australia - 4 hours ago... and PhD in creative writing from Adelaide University. Her second novel, Holmwood, is due next year. JEAN KENT has published three collections of poetry. ...
- The Egyptian Connection (New York Review of Books)
An article by William Dalrymple from The New York Review of Books, October 23, 2008
- Brighton-Allston Historical Society co-sponsors Lizzie Borden lecture (Allston-Brighton Tab)
Brighton-Allston Historical Society and Heritage Museum announces the following upcoming events: Lizzie Borden in Popular Culture (Oct.30); "When In Boston: A Time Line & Almanac -- (Nov. 13); 57 Readers and Writers presents "Change/Changes" (Dec.16). Ă‚Â
- New event takes flight in Grant County (video) - Blue Mountain Eagle
New event takes flight in Grant County (video)Blue Mountain Eagle, OR - 17 hours agoThe Upriver Country Band brought a few dancers to the floor, and Kathy Moss entertained with down-home country poetry readings. Artwork by the Grant County ...
- London On The Cheap (Londonist)
We're splitting into two camps right about now: those who are happy to make the most of the holiday season and let the mulled wine wash over them, and those who are studiously avoiding all things red and green. There are plenty of diversions for both sets out there, so we'll try to give equal time this month. In either case, free heating usually comes in the bargain. Friday: We haven't ...
- Three Little Birds: All in the family - VUE Weekly
VUE WeeklyThree Little Birds: All in the familyVUE Weekly, Canada - 5 hours ago“One being kind of hip beat poetry, almost like rap, another being official, governmental media release writing, and a woman who wrote poetic suicide notes, ...
- Pretty Monsters - Bookslut
Pretty MonstersBookslut, IL - 14 hours agoThis is a perfect match of author and illustrator and a great introduction to an author who will be loved by teen readers. There are several standouts for ...
- Poetry perfect present for love-struck gift-givers - Justice (subscription)
Poetry perfect present for love-struck gift-giversJustice (subscription), MA - 1 hour agoIn short, a book of Neruda's poetry might be an effective expression of feeling, or inclusion of a stanza along with a simple locket could make a bauble ...
- Where do I go and what do I do? - California Aggie
Students new and old need to spice up their lives, and a new year brings new types of fun, so leave it to MUSE to keep you in the know about live entertainment on and off campus. Carry around this brief guide to venues and regular events while you ...
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