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Book Review: The 7 Laws of Magical Thinking: How Irrational Beliefs Keep Us Happy, Healthy, and Sane, by Matthew Hutson
An exploration of the rational benefits of irrational thinking
Read More »Book Review: Words to Eat By: Five Foods and the Culinary History of the English Language by Ina Lipkowitz
Calamari in a trattoria sounds much more appealing than a pan of squid at home.
Read More »Book Review: Boy in Darkness and Other Stories by Mervyn Peake
Mervyn Peake tries too hard to be literary.
Read More »Card Game Review: Oz Fluxx
A whirlwind of fun in the world of Fluxx
Read More »Book Review: Khan al-Khalili by Naguib Mahfouz
A touching glimpse of World War 2 Cairo, through the eyes of the eldest son in a middle-class Egyptian family.
Read More »Graphic Novel Review: African-American Classics, Edited by Tom Pomplun and Lance Tooks
The newest “Graphic Classics” set focuses on a lesser-known selection of classic American lit.
Read More »As Gang Green Turns: Euphoria Limited in NYC After Tebow Trade
Jets fans know the score: Tim Tebow is no Peyton Manning - not by a long shot.
Read More »Interview: Haywoode – Second Time Around
After scoring '80s pop hits "Roses" and "Getting Closer," the British singer disappeared. She returns with transatlantic CD, Bounce Back.
Read More »Music Review: Hendrik Meurkens & Gabriel Espinosa – Celebrando
It's a celebration of Brazilian jazz.
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