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Princess Leia's wild, bipolar adventures Princess Leia's wild, bipolar adventures
Help her, Obi-Wan! Carrie Fisher's memoir of her life as a "Star Wars" icon and poster child for rehab and mental illness will likely make you laugh -- and cry.
By Rebecca Traister Dec 3, 2008
"Winnie and Wolf" "Winnie and Wolf"
What if Hitler had a love child? A.N. Wilson's "Winnie and Wolf" is a chilling fictional tale of a clandestine affair.
By James Hannaham Nov 25, 2008
Beyond rescue Beyond rescue
As his book "Why We Suck" hits the shelves, Denis Leary talks about lazy parenting, the media storm surrounding his views on autism, and the omnipotence of Oprah.
By Heather Havrilesky Nov 20, 2008
God enough God enough
We should see the ceaseless creativity of nature as sacred, argues biologist Stuart Kauffman, despite what Richard Dawkins might say.
By Steve Paulson Nov 19, 2008
Malcolm Gladwell's secrets of success Malcolm Gladwell's secrets of success
Bill Gates and the Beatles owe their genius to nurture not nature, argues the acclaimed "Tipping Point" author. It's a nice theory.
By Louis Bayard Nov 17, 2008
Why "Scarface" is f-ing great Why "Scarface" is f-ing great
De Palma's '80s cult classic is trash, many scoff. But the lowdown, seedy movie with Al Pacino as a Cuban thug influenced pop culture from gangsta rap to "Miami Vice."
By Louis Bayard Nov 13, 2008
Are you white enough? Are you white enough?
From Jim Crow laws to workplace discrimination, the history of race and the American courtroom is incendiary.
By Laura Miller Nov 10, 2008
Remembering John Leonard Remembering John Leonard
"The books we love, love us back," wrote the great critic, editor and reader, who died Wednesday.
By Laura Miller Nov 7, 2008
"Death With Interruptions" "Death With Interruptions"
When the grim reaper takes time off, morticians reel and chaos ensues in Jose Saramago's funny, ravishing "Death With Interruptions."
By Laura Miller Oct 30, 2008
Payback's a bitch Payback's a bitch
Margaret Atwood talks about the perils of debt -- and imagines a utopian future without greed.
By Louis Bayard Oct 28, 2008
Stephen King's God trip Stephen King's God trip
On the 30th anniversary of "The Stand," the novelist confesses what haunts him about religion and today's politics.
By John Marks Oct 23, 2008
If McCain wins, should we all move to Scandinavia? If McCain wins, should we all move to Scandinavia?
Imagine a land where presidents don't sprinkle holy water on wars, citizens have good healthcare and governments care about the environment.
By Louis Bayard Oct 22, 2008
"Fault Lines" "Fault Lines"
The masterful and ambitious "Fault Lines" reveals how history gets erased and reinvented, and hints at how it might repeat itself.
By James Hannaham Oct 21, 2008
"Everything matters to everybody" "Everything matters to everybody"
French provocateur Bernard-Henri Lévy on how the left is being destroyed by tolerance -- and why Europeans love Obama.
By Beth Arnold Oct 20, 2008
The end of "Opus" The end of "Opus"
Berkeley Breathed explains how our coarse national dialogue led him to end his strip. But what fate awaits our beloved, big-nosed hero?
By Kerry Lauerman Oct 18, 2008
Let's talk crap Let's talk crap
Our frank interview about human waste may horrify you about how the world cleans itself down there.
By Katharine Mieszkowski Oct 16, 2008
Forgive me, America, for I have sinned Forgive me, America, for I have sinned
Some politicians survive sex scandals. Why? They have perfected the public grovel.
By Laura Miller Oct 15, 2008
"Sea of Poppies" "Sea of Poppies"
"Sea of Poppies," set in Calcutta, is a swashbuckling saga full of sadists, weaklings and tyrants -- and, thankfully, there are two more volumes to come.
By Laura Miller Oct 14, 2008
Google's Vulcan death grip Google's Vulcan death grip
Is Google the Mr. Spock of the Internet -- all head, no heart? A new book wonders if the very things that made the company great will bring it down.
By Scott Rosenberg Oct 9, 2008
"The Wettest County in the World" "The Wettest County in the World"
Bootlegging brothers, get-rich-quick schemes and a sensational murder trial make "The Wettest County in the World" a riveting read.
By Louis Bayard Oct 8, 2008
A suicide in the family A suicide in the family
Two gripping memoirs explore the guilt and confusion left behind when a relative kills himself.
By Laura Miller Oct 7, 2008
Cats behaving badly Cats behaving badly
"Achewood," Chris Onstad's hilarious online comic strip, translates perfectly into a book about male friendship and testosterone overload.
By Douglas Wolk Oct 3, 2008
A nation of conspiracy theorists can't be wrong A nation of conspiracy theorists can't be wrong
From miracle diets to creationism to rumors about the origins of 9/11, a new book traces our irrational love of misinformation.
By Louis Bayard Oct 2, 2008
"Thank You for All Things" "Thank You for All Things"
A messed-up Midwestern family grapples with buried secrets in Sandra's Kring's gripping saga "Thank You for All Things."
By James Hannaham Sep 30, 2008
Who is the real John McCain? Who is the real John McCain?
From David Foster Wallace to Paul Begala, four authors trace the politician's journey from the liberal's conservative to flip-flopping hack.
By Edward McClelland Sep 29, 2008
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