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BOOK GROUPIE: Nothing is inconsequential in 'Revolutionary Road'

ANITA MILLER, COLUMNIST

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Recently my family was offered the opportunity to move to France. In addition to providing a great chance to overdose on crepes and good cheese, we think the adventure would help us recharge lost dreams; we could travel the world, expose our children... Full story

Signings & Such: James Rollins signs 'The Doomsday Key'

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James Rollins - Signs "The Doomsday Key," 7 p.m. Monday, Borders Southgate, 2120 Southgate Road. Anthea Carson - Signs "How to Play Chess Like an Animal" and "Ainsworth," 1-4 p.m. today, Black Cat Books, 720 Manitou Ave., Manitou Springs. Steve D. Schroeder... Full story

BOOK GROUPIE: 'Twilight' useful as a teaching tool

ANITA MILLER, GUEST COLUMNIST

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When the reality program "Survivor" is in season, it's easy finding my family every Thursday night: We are sitting directly in front of our television. This usually surprises people acquainted with the Millers, because we otherwise watch very little... Full story

Book Signings & Such: Kathleen Kennedy signs 'Coyotes in the Kitchen'

JOY HARPER

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Sally Bonkrude - Signs "Conscious Performing from Fear to Freedom," 5 p.m. Thursday, Poor Richard's Bookstore, 324 N. Tejon St. Includes a lecture about public speaking with ease. Caron Barton Allen - Signs "From Whence they Came: A Genealogical History... Full story

Publishers weekly best-sellers

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HARDCOVER FICTION 1. "Relentless" - Dean Koontz 2. "Robert Ludlum's The Bourne Deception" - Eric Van Lustbader and Robert Ludlum 3. "The Physick Book of Deliverance Dane" - Katherine Howe 4. "The Scarecrow" - Michael Connelly 5. "Skin Trade" - Laurell... Full story

Library top 10

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1. "The Associate" - John Grisham 2. "Just Take My Heart" - Mary Higgins Clark 3. "The 8th Confession" - James Patterson and Maxine Paetro 4. "The Host" - Stephenie Meyer 5. "Fatally Flaky" - Diane Mott Davidson 6. "First Family" - David Baldacci 7. "The... Full story

REVIEW: 'Bataan Death March' detailed, chilling

RICHARD PYLE

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"Tears in the Darkness: The Story of the Bataan Death March and Its Aftermath" by Michael Norman and Elizabeth M. Norman A new account of the Bataan Death March, in which more than 70,000 American and Filipino prisoners of war were victims of barbarism... Full story

REVIEW: Game Warden Joe Pickett is back

BRUCE DeSILVA

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"BELOW ZERO" by C.J. Box Wyoming game Warden Joe Pickett isn't the most heroic crime-novel hero, but he might be the most decent. In "Below Zero," the ninth novel in the series, his best qualities are on full display: devoted family man, faithful public... Full story

BOOK GROUPIE: Leisurely 'Brooklyn' full of heart

ANITA MILLER, GUEST COLUMNIST

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There is much discussion in the book publishing world about how a book should begin and progress. Many believe readers should be grabbed by the throat in the first chapter and shaken around by it for the rest of the book. "Tension in every paragraph,"... Full story

Signings & Such: Paul Batura signs 'Good Day! The Paul Harvey Story'

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Paul Batura - Discussion and signing of "Good Day! The Paul Harvey Story," 7 p.m. Tuesday Borders Southgate, 2120 Southgate Road. Jack McLean - Signs "Loon: A Marine Story," 7 p.m. Wednesday, Barnes & Noble, 1565 Briargate Blvd. Karl Roscoe and... Full story

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