Joshua Ferris

Authors Auction Character Names For Charity

Los Angeles Times | Posted 05.25.2011

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Bestselling mystery writer Thomas Perry is just one of the dozens of authors who will name characters in their books after you -- if you are the highe...

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Joshua Ferris Interview: Rock Star in the Book Store

Jason Pinter | Posted 05.25.2011

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When Ferris speaks, he does not come across as a rock star, an object of literary affection, or someone who has grown a large head from his success.

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Book Review Roundup

Posted 05.25.2011

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In case you missed any of the weekend's book reviews, here is your weekly book review roundup: "36 Arguments for the Existence of God", Rebecca Newb...

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There Is an Alternative to Our Unhealthy Culture of Overwork

Johann Hari | Posted 05.25.2011

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The US now has the longest work hours in the developed world -- and in a recession, those of us with jobs scamper ever faster in our hamster-wheels.

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Hitchens Among National Book Award Finalists

AP | Hillel Italie | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Mischa Berlinski, God Delusion, Christopher Hitchens, Sherman Alexie, Breaking the Spell, Joshua Ferris, Arnold Rampersad, God Is Not Great, National Book Awards, Media News

Should Christopher Hitchens win a National Book Award, you can be sure he won't thank any higher powers. The author, columnist and commentator was no...

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