Author urges aspiring writers to read, read, read
I recently had the pleasure of interviewing Sara Pennypacker, a New York Times best-selling author of 11 books for children. (Today)
Clementine's Letter
Sara Pennypacker
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Jeremy Hahn of Traverse City, Mich., reads as he and others wait in line yesterday for the signing of former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin's new book, "Going Rogue," at a Barnes & Noble bookstore in Grand Rapids, the first stop of her book signing tour.
South Strabane buzzing in anticipation of Palin visit
It is a measure of Sarah Palin's popularity that her appearance Saturday at a Sam's Club in South Strabane needs no advertising. (Yesterday)
Waiting for Palin
Library board asks for funds to prevent branch closings
The board of the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh said yesterday that it would be willing to place a moratorium on the planned closure of several library branches, contingent on getting short-term and long-term funding commitments in place before its next board meeting on Dec. 14. (Yesterday)
Books to explain symbolism of Sistine Chapel art
VATICAN CITY -- A series of four books presented yesterday at the Vatican seeks to explain how Michelangelo and other artists translated the Bible into images to produce in the Sistine Chapel some (11/18/2009)
Booked on style: Inspiring new reads for the holidays
At 384 oversized pages, this is a book that can be measured in pounds. Then again, it covers a lot of territory as it looks back through the years at some of the most fashionable and celebrated people of their time -- and of ours. (11/17/2009)
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"Generosity: An Enhancement" is Richard Powers' 10th novel since his 2006 National Book Award winner, "The Echo Maker." His futuristic story wonders if a young woman's perpetually sunny mood is a genetic trait and if so, can it be copied and passed on by science? Excerpted here is a satirical send-up of a famous TV talk show. Click here for a PG review of "Generosity: An Enhancement."

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