November 10, 2009



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Books for Grownups

Don't miss the latest fiction, nonfiction, and lifestyle/how-to books of interest to you, brought to you by the editors of Publishers Weekly and AARP The Magazine.


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Book Reviews

Miss O'Dell
by Chris O'Dell with Katherine Ketcham
Review by Charlie Clark

She was with the band, man—but on their payroll, not bedroll. Read about a classic ‘60s insider and what she saw—and took—at the fair.
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Last Night in Twisted River
by John Irving
Review by Daniel Stashower

He's back—and John Irving devotees will revel in his full-throated return.
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Homer & Langley
by By E. L. Doctorow
Review by Daniel Stashower

There's a Model T in their dining room—and you have a problem with clutter? E. L. Doctorow's new novel explores the lives of two historic hoarders.
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Author Bookshelf

 What the writers are reading


Elmore Leonard

Lark and Termite

by Jayne Anne Phillips

(Random House)

Elmore Leonard shares some writing secrets >>

Zach Trenholm





Book Lists

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