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Rogue’s Progress

Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Two days after its author’s appearance on “Oprah,” Going Rogue is Amazon’s #1 best seller, which means Sarah Palin admirers have gotten an early start on their Christmas shopping. Whether the book’s recipients will actually read it is another matter. This is, however, no reflection on the literacy of Palinites. Or not much of one. (more…)

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‘Making Memories’ with Gore Vidal

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Who knew Gore Vidal was into scrapbooking? His picture album, Snapshots in History’s Glare, reveals a side of the literary lion we’d never seen before, and frankly, I’m disappointed. I had never taken Vidal for the sentimental type. (more…)

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