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From Tech Maven to Jane Austen Geek

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5 Novels Capture World War II

These recent books explore the still-compelling drama of the big war.
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5 Great Books For Science Lovers and Other Geeks

The latest buzz on books exploring the history of the computer and other tech wonders
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Ashley Judd Returns to TV in Spy Thriller 'Missing'

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Books About Writers Who Made a Difference

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Hot Topics: Helicopter Parents Invade College

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Book Buzz Meets the Art World

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