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Kate DiCamillo, rock star of children’s literature
Kate DiCamillo, rock star of children’s literature

On a hectic Saturday before Christmas, writer Kate DiCamillo stands in front of a buzzing crowd of toddlers and children at the Red Balloon Bookshop in St. …

‘How to Be Both’ offers two stories with playful cleverness
‘How to Be Both’ offers two stories with playful cleverness

Ali Smith is a playful writer, but her sense of fun thrives in unlikely places. It’s evident in the language of the terrible death of the young chambermaid …

Gerritsen’s ‘Die Again’ is rock solid thriller
Gerritsen’s ‘Die Again’ is rock solid thriller

Die AgainBy Tess Gerritsen (Ballantine) Tess Gerritsen delivers another outstanding thriller in her continuing series featuring Boston police Detective Jane …

Tale of Kansas pastor who fought fascism
Tale of Kansas pastor who fought fascism

Democracy’s Defender: The Life of L.M. Birkhead By Jim Grebe (Lulu Publishing Services) The U.S. Senate censured Joseph McCarthy on Dec. 2, 1954, for …

Gaia Vince asks if it’s possible to fix the Earth
Gaia Vince asks if it’s possible to fix the Earth

Adventures in the AnthropoceneBy Gaia Vince (Milkweed Editions) In her new book, “Adventures in the Anthropocene,” science writer Gaia Vince lays out for …

‘Haunted’ lacks action in visceral Florida visit
‘Haunted’ lacks action in visceral Florida visit

Haunted By Randy Wayne White (Putnam) Randy Wayne White has built a legacy exploring Florida’s history and ecology. But an evocative look at Florida and its …

Performances to look out for in 2015
Performances to look out for in 2015

A new year always brings with it a sense of anticipation. For culture lovers in Korea, 2015 seems to have plenty of things to look out for, from a chance to …

Farewell horse, welcome sheep
Farewell horse, welcome sheep

After a turbulent 2014, the New Year has finally arrived. In what feels like a nice respite, 2015 is the Year of the Sheep, a meek and gentle creature often …

Novelist Gong Ji-young accuses netizens of libel
Novelist Gong Ji-young accuses netizens of libel

Best-selling novelist Gong Ji-young sued seven netizens for libel, claiming they circulated a false rumor about her private life and posted malicious comments …

Baby, it’s gold inside
Baby, it’s gold inside

PHILADELPHIA ― Gold has moved beyond deck-the-halls festive into the glitzy realm of must-have fashion. It’s the season for gleaming flecks to sparkle on …

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