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Mama's still alive today: 'Meursault' investigates a literary murder

Mama's still alive today: 'Meursault' investigates a literary murder

In 'The Stranger,' Albert Camus' antihero Meursault famously killed a nameless Arab. Algerian writer Kamel Daoud's new novel reworks Camus from the point of view of the murdered man's brother.
by Heller McAlpin

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Book briefs: Ginsberg poem costs teacher his job

Book briefs: Ginsberg poem costs teacher his job

The latest controversy over Ginsberg's poetry erupted outside Hartford, Conn., in a high school English class.
by Tracy Mumford

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After nearly 30 years, librarian of Congress is calling it quits

After nearly 30 years, librarian of Congress is calling it quits

James Billington, who has been the the librarian of Congress since the Reagan administration, says he is retiring.

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J.K. Rowling drops hints about the American version of Hogwarts

J.K. Rowling drops hints about the American version of Hogwarts

England can't have all the fun. America's wizarding academy will be revealed in the forthcoming Harry Potter spinoff film, "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them."
by Tracy Mumford

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Vincent Bugliosi, Manson prosecutor and 'Helter Skelter' author, dies

Vincent Bugliosi, Manson prosecutor and 'Helter Skelter' author, dies

After the 1969 murders of actress Sharon Tate and six others thrust Bugliosi into the spotlight, he won convictions against Charles Manson and his followers.

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'Leaving Orbit' looks back at America's spaceflight program

'Leaving Orbit' looks back at America's spaceflight program

In her book, "Leaving Orbit," Margaret Lazarus Dean ponders what will be next for U.S. spaceflight and offers a sobering assessment.

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Book briefs: The most well-read cities in America

Book briefs: The most well-read cities in America

In literary news this week, Amazon released its annual list of the most well-read cities, and Jacqueline Woodson was named the new Young People's Poet Laureate.
by Tracy Mumford

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