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From the Father of Our Country to the Brat Pack in Three Easy Biographies

Tom Alderman | Posted 09.13.2011

Tom Alderman

If your summer reading includes Ron Chernow's MASSIVE George Washington: A Life, you're going to need some relief, aren't you? Here are a few biographies that are sometimes edifying and a bit more, uhhh, recreational.

The Placebo Effect and How to Use It

Tom Alderman | Posted 05.25.2011

Tom Alderman

Since most of us are not in the healing business, the opportunity to test this paradox doesn't often pop up. So when Jerry Weintraub show us an effective use of a placebo in relationships -- it's worth noting.

All Boxed In and Making the Best of It

Tom Alderman | Posted 05.25.2011

Tom Alderman

Maybe you've read or heard about the glowing reviews for Emma Donoghue's new boxed-in-a-box novel, Room. The NYT reviewer called it 'remarkable,' The ...

Lincoln: The Great Decapitator

Tom Alderman | Posted 05.25.2011

Tom Alderman

And you thought Abraham Lincoln went to war to save the Union from collapse and free the slaves. Apparently not. The Civil War was fought to save the Union from VAMPIRES.

Baldacci, Coben and Connelly: The Boys of Summer's Audiobooks - Reviewed

Tom Alderman | Posted 05.25.2011

Tom Alderman

The bright rays of the coming summer brings the bright stars of pop publishing.

The Camel Club Meets Again -- An Audio Book Review

Tom Alderman | Posted 05.25.2011

Tom Alderman

The Camel Club needs invigoration, or a new agenda, or to declare victory and go home.

Judge Judy for the Supreme Court? - An Audio Book Review

Tom Alderman | Posted 05.25.2011

Tom Alderman

TITLE: "Supreme Courtship" AUTHOR: Christopher Buckley ("Boomsday," "Florence of Arabia," "Thank You For Not Smoking") ...