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Category: Books and Literature
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Jules Witcover, Political Reporter and Columnist, Dies at 98
A journalist of the old school, he covered presidential races and political affairs for several newspapers and in many books, as well as in a long-running column, “Politics Today.”
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This Wedding Singer Has Co-Written a Novel, and the Songs That Go With It
Along with his side gig, Jens Lekman has put out five albums. Now he’s collaborated with David Levithan on the novel “Songs for Other People’s Weddings.”
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A Wild Corner of Ireland, Through the Eyes of Dylan Thomas
A visit to the turbulent coastline of County Donegal reveals a place where the Welsh poet found creative enrichment in the summer of 1935.
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Where Did All My Male Friendships Go?
One man’s quest to cure his loneliness and get his friends back.
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Michelle Obama and Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson Draw Crowds on Martha’s Vineyard
In Oak Bluffs, film premieres, book fairs and star-studded soirees attracted fans who came for the art and stayed for the community.
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Elizabeth McGovern as a Sultry Bombshell? This Isn’t ‘Downton Abbey.’
“It’s very liberating to take off that psychological corset,” the actress said of portraying the rambunctious Hollywood star Ava Gardner onstage.
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The Kind of Pain She Wanted
How sexy rope play helped one overthinker be in the moment.
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‘Kerouac’s Road: The Beat of a Nation’: Scratching the Surface of a Deep Legacy
Ebs Burnough’s movie covers the novel as well as its influence on generations of readers, including many artists.
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Art Spiegelman, John Waters and Other Banned Artists on How Censorship Changed Them
Nine artists on how American censorship changed their work and their lives.
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Love Jack Kerouac? Read These Great American Road Trip Books Next.
Come along for the ride as our three critics back-seat drive their way through America. (Rest stops provided.)