Books And Literature
Author explores lives of diverse group of San Diego athletes
Glancing at the cover of author Joey Seymour's debut title, "San Diego's Finest Athletes: Five Exceptional Lives," one might be inclined to ask the question "Who are these people?"
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BOOK REVIEW: Guac book fun, if a bit over the top
One can't live in Southern California without a strong familiarity with the avocado. Other parts of the country may be ignorant about the pear-shaped fruit with the thick green skin (in parts of the South, they refer to it as an "alligator pear"), but the avocado is iconic in SoCal and no…
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BOOK REVIEW: Screenwriter draws lively portrait of Alcott
In her new biography of the fiercely independent author of "Little Women," screenwriter Harriet Reisen draws a lively, engrossing portrait of Louisa May Alcott's life that will appeal to the legions of women who grew up worshipping the book.
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Best-sellers for the week of Nov. 1
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BOOK REVIEW: 'Artemis Fowl' author a worthy 'Hitchhiker's Guide' successor
In 2001, Douglas Adams died of a heart attack at age 49. As the author of the hugely popular book "Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" (often abbreviated H2G2), Adams' death was mourned by his legions of fans. At the time of his death, there were five Hitchhiker books (the original "Guide,"…
Oct 25, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…
Go! Read Calendar for the week of Oct. 25
Readings, signings and other events:
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BOOK REVIEW: 'Merchants of Speed' details SoCal's role in hot rod history
Motorheads can find it difficult sometimes to get their heads out of their engines. They may find it just as challenging to get their heads out of a new book dedicated to the pioneers of hot rodding. "Merchants of Speed" is an exhaustive volume of biographies pieced together by Paul D. Sm…
Oct 25, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…
Best sellers for the week of Oct. 25
As compiled by Publishers Weekly for the week of Oct. 25:
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'Baseball Americana' showcases impressive Library of Congress collection
Which institution houses the world's largest collection of baseball artifacts? The Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Cooperstown, N.Y.? The Smithsonian Institution?
Oct 18, 2009 | 12:20 am | Loading…
'Big Little Life' Koontz's warm tribute to beloved dog
If you've ever owned and loved a pet, you know that their stories always have sad endings. That said, "A Big Little Life" by best-selling suspense author Dean Koontz is as happy as it gets in the pet world.
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Best-sellers for the week of Oct. 18
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Go! Read calendar for the week of Oct. 18
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BOOK REVIEW: Irish author creates new world of magic and mystery
Seeking a piece of the post-Hogwarts world of children's and young adult fantasy lit, Irish author Derek Landy has crafted a charming new series built around a supernatural crime-solving duo, only one of whom is still alive.
Oct 11, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…
BOOK REVIEW: Julian setting can't fully rescue tepid mystery
For deeply dark and haunting, try reading Joyce Carol Oates. If you tend toward the macabre, Edgar Allan Poe might do the trick. Do clever, plot-spinning detectives keep you reading all night? Agatha Christie's a sure thing. But if it is a light little mystery you're craving, one that doe…
Oct 11, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…
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