Contemporary Fiction
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American Revolution Portrayed
New books include a fresh look at the American Revolution, a look at yesterday's New York City, and a new female cop novel.
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Book Paints Terrific Portrait of Henry VIII
Henry VIII always has been one of the most interesting of England's royalty. A new book delves into his life and times.
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History of Suicide Has Timely Arrival
A book about the history of suicide and two new novels are this month's reviews in Looks at Books.
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Underground Railroad Makes Fascinating Story
A dash for freedom by a family of slaves shows how the underground railroad proved to be an important part of fighting the practice of slavery.
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Is God In Each of Us?
One new book says we all receive get religion of a sort in our bodies. A controversial novel from the mid-50s has been published for the first time. Hapless crook Dortmunder is back.
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New Books In Many Flavors
A number of new titles should whet readers' appetites.
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Joe R. Lansdale: Remember That Name
A new suspense novel by Joe R. Lansdale takes readers to east Texas, where a series of murders stumps the town constable.
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E.B. White's "Trumpet of the Swan" Worth Reading
Reviews of three books, one a classic, the others about matters involving the Cubans as well as Spain.
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Epic of Gilgamesh Disappoints
Four new books are reviewed: an epic retold, a story of a youngster in World War II, a report on battered women, and an autobiography letters by H.P. Lovecraft.
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'Glory Goes and Gets Some,' Plus More
Reviews of new novels by a trio of promising authors.
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From Refugee to American Rhapsody -- What A Trip
American Rhapsody offers paste-up job on the Clinton sex scandal.
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German Novelist Offers Vertigo
Reviews of new books including a novel by German writer W.G. Sebald called Vertigo.
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Some Suggestions For Summer Reading
A few suggestions for summer reading.
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Strange Novel Fails to Entertain
A first novel employs an oddball story with odd typographic devices; a book on economics stresses the importance of the ecology.
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Kentucky's Bobbie Ann Mason Looks At Life
Reviews of new books include Bobbie Ann Mason's memoir of growing up in Kentucky, a pleasing oral history from residents of New York City, and a new biography of Abraham Lincoln.
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Memoir Tells of Depression, Coming of War
The memoir of a man who grew up in Kentucky during the Depression years, prior to World War II.
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Poet Lowell's Methods, Hitler's Psychology Examined
Books examine the work of poet Robert Lowell, the exploits of a World War II hero, and the psychology of Adolf Hitler.
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Updike's Shakespeare Fails to Please
Reviews of John Updike's new novel based on Shakespeare, along with V.S. Naipaul's letters home during college.
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New Book About "Geeks" Worthwhile Reading
A new study of two computer "geeks" proves compelling, while a book that claims to be funny just isn't, and a Southern novelist writes a memoir.
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Writing Tips, World War II Photography, and Richard Nixon
Three books are reviewed in this column, including a writer's guide, a study of how World War II was covered by photographers, and a report on the Watergate scandal.
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First Novel Impresses; Advice for Writers
A first novel set in Florida is marked by excellent writing; aspiring writers may find help they need in writing manual.
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Life of Jesus Examined
Books reviewed are a biography of Jesus of Nazareth and a history of fast food in America.
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Updike and Religion, Dickey's Letters
Books reviewed are one about John Updike and religion and one containing letters of poet/novelist James Dickey.
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Looking at the Best from 1999
It's a trip into the past when picking the best books of 1999. Bob Powers selects a new collection by British author Evelyn Waugh as the winner of his personal poll.
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Evelyn Waugh Wrote 1999's Best Book
Evelyn Waugh, one of the most admired writers in British history, wrote some of the funniest short stories of the century. They've been collected for the first time.
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Book on Bipolar Disorder Valuable
New book offers advice to patients and families affectee by bipolar disorder.
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A Column Filled With Definitions
A rundown of new dictionaries and reference books.
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Rosemary Clooney's Life Described in New Book
Rosemary Clooney achieved huge success, but her life contained many problems. Her new autobiography reports the highs and the lows.
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Growing Up In Appalachia
Reviews of Creeker, about growing up in Appalachia, and The Heritage, which deals with a famous author as seen by his daughter.
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Captain Ahab's Wife Tells Her Story
Five new books reviewed, including one about Captain Ahab's wife.
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Seven New Titles: Something for Everybody
Reviews of seven new books
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The Beats, Bless 'em, Saluted in Book
Book describes lives of the Beat Generation, including Allen Ginsberg, Jack Kerouac and William Burroughs.
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Three New Collections of Short Stories
Three new collections of short stories proves the genre is full of life.
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Teenager's Life Both Funny, Haunting
Reviews of three new books, a novel about a teenager, an autobiography of Donny Osmond, and a biography of newspaperwoman Charlotte Curtis.
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New Titles Make a Noise
Reviews of new books, including novels and non-fiction.
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The Dark News About Men
An examination of the evidence that shows men have an inbred tendency toward violence and murder.
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A Run of Bad Luck in Reading
Stack of new fiction proves disappointing to veteran reviewer.
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Amish Mystery Not Very Mysterious
Brief reviews of three new works of fiction.
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Schweitzer, Scientific Truth, and What If?
Reviews of books by Dr. Albert Schweitzer, a collection of articles on scientific truth, and a reissue of a 1986 novel.
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Saga of Family In Spanish Harlem Enthralls
New novel describes Cuban family's life in New York City, from the '40s to today.
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Columnist's Collection Comforting
Reviews of newspaper columnist's collected work and a philosophical discussion of race.
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Sweat, Fantasy, and Passion
Reviews of new books, including a popular series, a new fantasy novel, and essays about Democracy.
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Publishing, Women and Violence
Reviews of a biography of newspaper publisher "Si" Newhouse, a book about the history of the women's movement, and an examination of violence in public entertainment.
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Four Books For Christmas Giving
Reviews of books about Superman, University of Kentucky basketball, the history of the saxophone, and TV's "Sesame Street"
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Designer's Views Innovative
Review of Tibor Kalman: Perverse Optimist and New Stories from the South.
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Author Details Farm Life in the '30s
An description of running a farm in 1930's Ohio, an examination of the Great Depression in West Virginia, and three poetry collections by Jorie Graham are discussed.
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Other Worlds, Language & Law, Etc.
Three new books reviewed include a novel about a science fiction journey for the meaning of life, an examination of language and law, and the life story of the inventor of the Polaroid camera.
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Three New Titles Impressive
Reviews of three new books, a story about Jews making a cross-country journey during the Gold Rush, a compliation of writings from a "Beat Generation" writer, and a comic collection of deep thought.
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Bech's Last Stand
Reviews of three newly published books, including one by John Updike.
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| Sonny Vogel's Passion for Adventure |
| Searching for His Sister |
| The Lamb Roars |
| Flora's Suitcase Goes on a Trip |
| Writers Collaborate, But Haven't Met |
| The 100 Best Novels? |
| Ansay Dances Toward Stardom |
| Norman Mailer: 50 Years of Writing |
| These Gospels Flame Out |
| Romance and Fly Fishing |
| Mason's 'Midnight Magic' Mesmerizing |
| A Wife Faces Suicide, Infidelity |
| Books Made for The Movies |
| Bard of the Working Man |
| Growing Up in Iowa |
| Joseph Heller's "Catch-22" Revisited |
| Sex: The Topic to End All Topics |
| New Titles Prove Exciting |
| Two Writers Deserving Attention |
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Poet Robert Lowell, Nazi's Hitler Topics of New Books
A new book about Robert Lowell, along with the diary of a World War II veteran and a study of the psychlogy of Adolf Hitler are topics covered this week.
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| Toni Morrison's "Paradise" |
| "Disciples" Disappoints |
| Of Cats and Time Travelers |
| Classic Malamud, Charming Connor |
| Cris Mazza Explains It All |
| Growing Up at the Drive-In Movie |
| World War II on the Homefront |
| Cris Mazza's "Dog People" |
| Vonnegut's Timequake |
| Oates's "Man Crazy" |
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