Harry Potter was not the first, there was Holden Caulfield and a slew of others.
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The beloved Anne Shirley of the book Anne of Green Gables which is celebrating it's centenary this year is strangely connected to a famous American actress.
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Do you know who wrote these popular fairy tales? Take the attached quiz.
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Hemingway, an author with mid western roots, and the fishing he did there. Here's a story for us as the summer days wane.
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They are powerful people indeed. From More Intelligent Life - Guide to the Best Book Critics.
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If you're still sitting on the fence regarding reading one, here are some great suggestions form The Guardian.
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From Times Online and The Book Club Bible, 14 top ten lists of books from Sci- Fi to World Classics.
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This article from The Wall Street Journal will give you some great alternatives to buying expensive textbooks.