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Barrett Browning's Sonnet 24: Let the world's sharpness, like a clasping knife

In: British Poetry

By: Feature Writer Linda Sue Grimes

Kid Books on Dealing With Divorce and Death: Books for Kids Take Light and Serious Looks at Dealing With Grief

In: Picture Books

By: Feature Writer Michael Jung

Eric Shanower's Age of Bronze: Trojan War Comics Epic Blends Myth, Literature, and Archaeology

In: Graphic Novelists

By: Feature Writer Luke Arnott

Barker's Thanksgiving Argument: A Cowboy Poem

In: American Poetry

By: Feature Writer Linda Sue Grimes

The Trouble With Markets, Why Did Credit Crunch? History, Causes and Solutions – Saving Capitalism From Itself

In: Business Books

By: Feature Writer Martin P Wilson

Brooks' Gay Chaps at the Bar: A Soldier’s Memories

In: American Poetry

By: Feature Writer Linda Sue Grimes

Interview With Ed and Deb Shapiro: Authors of Be The Change: How Meditation Can Transform You

In: Spirituality Books

By: Feature Writer Sandra Williams

Accessories for the Sony Reader: Customize and Personalize the eBook Reading Device

In: Audiobooks/Ebooks

By: Feature Writer Kate Pullen

Mastering the Art of French Cooking, The Classic: Important and Essential Classic Guide to Traditional French Cuisine

In: Reference Books

By: Feature Writer Martin P Wilson

Ollie and Fletcher McGee: Masters’ Spoon River

In: American Poetry

By: Feature Writer Linda Sue Grimes

Review of Be The Change by Ed and Deb Shapiro: Meditation Methods and the Benefits of Meditating

In: Spirituality Books

By: Feature Writer Sandra Williams

Yogananda's Listen to my Soul Song: A Perfect Union of Poem, Chant, and Prayer

In: World Poetry

By: Feature Writer Linda Sue Grimes

Booker Prize-Winning Writer Hilary Mantel: Biography of the Award-Winning Author of Wolf Hall

In: British/UK Fiction

By: Feature Writer Elizabeth Gregory

Jane Johnson's The Princess and the Painter: The Infanta Margarita and Court Painter Diego Velazquez

In: Art Books

By: Feature Writer Katherine Kuzma-Beck

Joe Haldeman's Forever Free, Reviewed: The Long-Awaited Sequel to The Hugo & Nebula Winning Forever War

In: Sci-Fi/Fantasy Fiction

By: Feature Writer Colin Harvey

Barrett Browning's Sonnet 23: Is it indeed so? If I lay here dead

In: British Poetry

By: Feature Writer Linda Sue Grimes

Book Review – Lenny and the Big Red Kinan: An Awabakal Language Children’s Picture Book by Faith Baisden

In: Australian Literature

By: Feature Writer Susan Whelan

A Baker's Field Guide to Christmas Cookies: Easy Recipes for Holiday Baking, by Dede Wilson

In: Home Decor/Cookbooks

By: Feature Writer Trevy Thomas

Themes in The Bell Jar: Understanding the Ideas in Sylvia Plath’s Novel

In: American Fiction

By: Feature Writer Melissa Howard

Realistic Fiction for Teen Boys: Eleven Great Real-Life Fiction Books Just for Y.A. – Reading Guys

In: Teen Fiction

By: Feature Writer Francine Morrissette

Rich's Diving into the Wreck: Myth-Making

In: American Poetry

By: Feature Writer Linda Sue Grimes

Masters' Hod Putt: Morally Equivalent at Last

In: American Poetry

By: Feature Writer Linda Sue Grimes

Invention of Air, Story of Joseph Priestley: Scientist, Ordained Minister, Radical Thinker of The Enlightenment

In: Reference Books

By: Feature Writer Martin P Wilson

Review of What Do I Eat Now? A Guide to Eating Right With Type 2 Diabetes

In: Diet Books

By: Feature Writer Sandra Williams

Kooser's Tattoo: Sagging Dagger-through-Heart

In: American Poetry

By: Feature Writer Linda Sue Grimes

Nekropolis by Tim Waggoner, Reviewed: The First Matt Richter Novel

In: Sci-Fi/Fantasy Fiction

By: Feature Writer Colin Harvey

Masters' The Hill: Where are Elmer, Herman, Bert, Tom and Charley

In: American Poetry

By: Feature Writer Linda Sue Grimes

American Revolution History Picture Books: Selene Castrovilla Offers Kids an Evocative Look at American History

In: Picture Books

By: Feature Writer Michael Jung

The Best Christmas Comics to Give to Collectors: Offbeat-But-Classic Comic Book Tales on a Holiday Theme

In: Classic Comics

By: Feature Writer Luke Arnott

Barrett Browning's Sonnet 22: When our two souls stand up erect and strong

In: British Poetry

By: Feature Writer Linda Sue Grimes

Custom Skins for the Amazon Kindle: Protect and Personalize Electronic Reading Devices

In: Audiobooks/Ebooks

By: Feature Writer Kate Pullen

Yogananda's Whispers: The Soul’s Evolution

In: World Poetry

By: Feature Writer Linda Sue Grimes

Frida Kahlo: Portraits of an Icon – A Review

In: Photography Books

By: Feature Writer Katherine Kuzma-Beck

Frida – Mexico's Pride: A Biography of Frida Kahlo – A Review

In: Art Books

By: Feature Writer Katherine Kuzma-Beck

Stepmonster by Wednesday Martin, Ph.D. A New Look at Real Stepmothers, Remarriage and Stereotypes

In: Parenting Books

By: Feature Writer Sandra Williams

Dickinson's Two Butterflies went out at Noon: A Mystical Flight

In: American Poetry

By: Feature Writer Linda Sue Grimes

Must-Read Science Fiction Books for Teenagers: Six of the Best Sci-Fi Novels for Young Adults

In: Teen Science Fiction

By: Feature Writer Francine Morrissette

All Cakes Considered: A Cake Cookbook with Recipes for the New or Experienced Baker

In: Celebrity Cookbooks

By: Feature Writer Trevy Thomas

The Golden Age of Fairies: In Victorian Art – A Review

In: Art Books

By: Feature Writer Katherine Kuzma-Beck

Barrett Browning's Sonnet 21: Say over again, and yet once over again

In: British Poetry

By: Feature Writer Linda Sue Grimes

McCrae's In Flanders Fields: Poppies and Crosses

In: Canadian Poetry

By: Feature Writer Linda Sue Grimes

Bryant's The Gladness of Nature: As the Day Smiles

In: American Poetry

By: Feature Writer Linda Sue Grimes

Review of Jill Dawson's The Great Lover: The Life and Loves of War Poet Rupert Brookes

In: Modern British Fiction

By: Feature Writer Elizabeth Gregory

Minor Men in The Bell Jar: Important Male Supporting Characters in Sylvia Plath’s Only Novel

In: American Fiction

By: Feature Writer Melissa Howard

The Adult Comics of Wallace Wood: Comics Legend Drew Cartoons Like Sally Forth and Disney Parodies

In: Graphic Novel/Comic Illustrators

By: Feature Writer Luke Arnott

Williams, Cultural Insight into a F1 Racing Team: Legendary Story of Sir Frank Williams and His Formula One Race Team

In: Business Books

By: Feature Writer Martin P Wilson

Frost's Acquainted with the Night: The Neutrality of Time

In: American Poetry

By: Feature Writer Linda Sue Grimes

Jane Yolen Books for Younger Kids: Award-Winning Author Offers Whimsical Picture Books

In: Picture Books

By: Feature Writer Michael Jung

Barrett Browning's Sonnet 20: Belovèd, my Belovèd, when I think

In: British Poetry

By: Feature Writer Linda Sue Grimes

Yogananda's Mohawk Trail: A Nature Outing

In: World Poetry

By: Feature Writer Linda Sue Grimes

Amazon Kindle Accessories: Personalize and Enhance Functionality with Covers, Earphones etc

In: Audiobooks/Ebooks

By: Feature Writer Kate Pullen

Against The Current by Frances Kroll Ring: F. Scott Fitzgerald's Final Months in Hollywood

In: Biographies/Memoirs

By: Feature Writer Dale Van Every

Richard Wilbur's Mind: Flying Through the Dark

In: American Poetry

By: Feature Writer Linda Sue Grimes

High Style for the Home Decorator: Inspiration for Fashionable Interior Decorating

In: Home Decor Books

By: Feature Writer Trevy Thomas

Book Review—Cupcake by Rachel Cohn: The Third (and Final) Book in Cohn's Popular Teen Series

In: Teen Fiction

By: Feature Writer Francine Morrissette

Interzone 224 From TTA Press, Reviewed: The September-October Issue of Britain's Leading SF Magazine

In: Sci-Fi/Fantasy Fiction

By: Feature Writer Colin Harvey

Oliver's Reckless Poem: Reincarnational Intimations

In: American Poetry

By: Feature Writer Linda Sue Grimes

The Law of Forgiveness by Connie Domino: Forgive Others to Heal Relationships and Accomplish Goals

In: Spirituality Books

By: Feature Writer Sandra Williams

Man and Wife by Wilkie Collins: An Expose of 'Irregular Marriages in Scotland'

In: History/Philosophy Books

By: Feature Writer Tristania Currie

Blake's The Chimney Sweeper: Sinister Symbolism

In: British Poetry

By: Feature Writer Linda Sue Grimes

The $12 Million Stuffed Shark: The Curious Economics of Contemporary Art – A Review

In: Art Books

By: Feature Writer Katherine Kuzma-Beck

Minor Women in The Bell Jar: Important Female Supporting Characters in Sylvia Plath’s Only Novel

In: American Fiction

By: Feature Writer Melissa Howard

In Real Life – Six Women Photographers: On Leslie Sills' Compilation

In: Photography Books

By: Feature Writer Katherine Kuzma-Beck

How the Value of a Comic Book is Determined: The Factors Affecting a Comic's Appraisal and Selling Price

In: Graphic Novels/Comics

By: Feature Writer Luke Arnott

Barrett Browning's Sonnet 19: The soul's Rialto hath its merchandise

In: British Poetry

By: Feature Writer Linda Sue Grimes

Three Day Novel Contest Hits the TV Screen: Facts and Findings on Canada’s Most Unique Literary Contest

In: Canadian Fiction

By: Feature Writer Jenna Galley

Seven Days in the Art World – A Review: A Look at Sarah Thornton's Inside View of the Art Market

In: Art Books

By: Feature Writer Katherine Kuzma-Beck

Stealing Athena – A Review: On Karen Essex's Novel

In: Art Books

By: Feature Writer Katherine Kuzma-Beck

Hayden's American Journal: The Quiddity of American Exceptionalism

In: American Poetry

By: Feature Writer Linda Sue Grimes

Auden's Canzone: Song of Love

In: British Poetry

By: Feature Writer Linda Sue Grimes

Book Review – Mama's Song by Ben Beaton: YA Fiction by West Australian Author

In: World Literatures

By: Feature Writer Susan Whelan

Book Review – The Many Conditions of Love: Second Book in The Marriage Bureau for Rich People Series

In: World Literatures

By: Feature Writer Susan Whelan

Barrett Browning's Sonnet 18: I never gave a lock of hair away

In: British Poetry

By: Feature Writer Linda Sue Grimes

Dinosaur Picture Books for Kids: Authors Jane Yolen and Chris Gall Offer Prehistoric Fun

In: Picture Books

By: Feature Writer Michael Jung

Stonewall Kitchen Breakfast: A Collection of Recipes for Morning Meals

In: Home Decor/Cookbooks

By: Feature Writer Trevy Thomas

Storytelling Books for Kids with Bears: Fun Books Contain Amusing Stories and Classroom Game

In: Picture Books

By: Feature Writer Michael Jung

Review of Val McDermid's Fever of the Bone: Sixth Crime Novel Featuring Tony Hill and Carol Jordan

In: British/UK Fiction

By: Feature Writer Elizabeth Gregory

Black Static Issue 13 Reviewed: The October-November Issue 2009 Issue From TTA Press

In: Sci-Fi/Fantasy Fiction

By: Feature Writer Colin Harvey

Free Books for Teenagers and Young Adults: Six Great Places Where Teens Can Get Books Absolutely Free

In: Teen Fiction

By: Feature Writer Francine Morrissette

Fire by Kristin Cashore is Another Thrill: The Prequel to Graceling Takes the Reader On a Romantic Journey

In: Lifestyle/Pop Culture Books

By: Feature Writer Victoria Oldham

Jim Pollard The Kangaroo Kid by Dolph Grundman: Biography Review of Minneapolis Lakers Great

In: Athlete Biographies

By: Feature Writer Dale Van Every

Main Characters in The Bell Jar: Understanding the People in Sylvia Plath’s Only Novel

In: American Fiction

By: Feature Writer Melissa Howard

Review – Silverstein and Me by Marv Gold: A Memoir of Cartoonist Shel Silverstein by a Lifelong Friend

In: Artist Biographies

By: Feature Writer Dale Van Every

Blake's The Garden of Love: Euphemism’s Betrayal

In: British Poetry

By: Feature Writer Linda Sue Grimes

Public Domain, Fair Use and Copyright Free Ebook: Digital Comic Book From Duke Law School

In: Audiobooks/Ebooks

By: Feature Writer Kate Pullen

Marvel Comics Available Online in Digital Format: Digitized Editions of Super-Hero Favorites Including Spider Man

In: Audiobooks/Ebooks

By: Feature Writer Kate Pullen

El Greco to Velazquez – A Review: On Laura Bass' Exhibition Catalog

In: Art Books

By: Feature Writer Katherine Kuzma-Beck

The Complete Calvin and Hobbes Revisited: Bill Watterson's Classic Strip Remains Brilliant – and Affordable

In: Classic Comics

By: Feature Writer Luke Arnott

Perfect Weight by Deepak Chopra: A Mind and Body Program Based on Balance and Body Type

In: Diet Books

By: Feature Writer Sandra Williams

Yogananda's To the Aurora Borealis: Union of Inner and Outer Light

In: World Poetry

By: Feature Writer Linda Sue Grimes

A Review of the London Pocket Map and Guide: Where to go and What to See in London

In: Travel Guides

By: Feature Writer Claudine Williams

Arts and Crafts Projects Using Wallpaper: Interior Decorating Ideas From Home Improvement Stores

In: Craft Books

By: Feature Writer Trevy Thomas

The Protagonist in Plath's Novel: The Main Character in The Bell Jar

In: American Fiction

By: Feature Writer Melissa Howard

Book Review—Shrimp by Rachel Cohn: Cohn's Feisty Follow-Up to Her Award Winning Book Gingerbread

In: Teen Fiction

By: Feature Writer Francine Morrissette

Book Review – Brixton Beach by Roma Tearne: Sri Lankan-born Novelist’s Thought-Provoking Family Saga

In: Asian Literature

By: Feature Writer Susan Whelan

Review of C J Sansom's Revelation: Fourth Novel Featuring Medieval Lawyer Matthew Shardlake

In: Modern British Fiction

By: Feature Writer Elizabeth Gregory

The Fantasy Art of Charles Vess: Dark Horse's Drawing Down the Moon Showcases Eisner-Winner's Work

In: Graphic Novel/Comic Illustrators

By: Feature Writer Luke Arnott

Angelou's Touched by an Angel: We, unaccustomed to courage

In: American Poetry

By: Feature Writer Linda Sue Grimes

Matt Cohen Award Winner Announced: Novelist Paul Quarrington Wins Trust of Canada Award

In: Canadian Fiction

By: Feature Writer Jenna Galley

Science Books for Kids on Robots and Alien Life: Fun Books Discuss History of Robots and Astrobiology

In: Children's Non-Fiction

By: Feature Writer Michael Jung