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Top Paid Books (US Bestseller List): 1. Dead Fall by Brad Thor - 9781982182229 - (Atria/Emily Bestler Books) 2. The Collector by Daniel Silva - 9780062834935 - (Harper) 3. Light Bringer by Pierce Brown - 9780425285985 - (Random House Worlds) 4.
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'Little Mosque on the Prairie' creator among finalists for Leacock Medal for Humour

'Little Mosque on the Prairie' creator among finalists for Leacock Medal for Humour

The creator of the CBC hit series "Little Mosque on the Prairie" is among the finalists for this year's Stephen Leacock Memorial Medal for Humour.
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In her next book 'Prequel,' Rachel Maddow will explore a WWII-era plot to overthrow US government

In her next book 'Prequel,' Rachel Maddow will explore a WWII-era plot to overthrow US government

NEW YORK (AP) — Rachel Maddow's next book will be an exploration into right-wing extremism in the U.S., including a plot to overthrow the government at the start of World War II.
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Book Review: True crime meets history in Sara DiVello's 1920s murder mystery 'Broadway Butterfly'

Book Review: True crime meets history in Sara DiVello's 1920s murder mystery 'Broadway Butterfly'

“Broadway Butterfly” by Sara DiVello (Thomas & Mercer) The unsolved murder of the beautiful Dot King captivated New York. But the hype around the case proved insufficient motivation to catch the killer.
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Book Review: Richard E. Grant’s emotional roller coaster memoir, 'A Pocketful of Happiness'

Book Review: Richard E. Grant’s emotional roller coaster memoir, 'A Pocketful of Happiness'

“A Pocketful of Happiness” by Richard E. Grant (Simon & Schuster) The title of Richard E. Grant’s memoir, “A Pocketful of Happiness,” is both misleading and utterly truthful.
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Judge blocks Arkansas law allowing librarians to be criminally charged over ‘harmful’ materials

Judge blocks Arkansas law allowing librarians to be criminally charged over ‘harmful’ materials

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas is temporarily blocked from enforcing a law that would have allowed criminal charges against librarians and booksellers for providing “harmful” materials to minors, a federal judge ruled Saturday. U.S.
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Documentaries on 'Mr. Dressup,' anti-Black racism, Louis C.K. accusers head to TIFF

Documentaries on 'Mr. Dressup,' anti-Black racism, Louis C.K. accusers head to TIFF

TORONTO — Documentaries about Canadian children's entertainer Mr. Dressup, anti-Black racism in the United States and the women who accused Louis C.K. of sexual harassment are heading to the Toronto International Film Festival.
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Actor Marla Gibbs, 92, will tell her life story in the memoir 'It's Never Too Late'

Actor Marla Gibbs, 92, will tell her life story in the memoir 'It's Never Too Late'

NEW YORK (AP) — Marla Gibbs has waited a long time to tell her life story.
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Toronto International Festival of Authors to spotlight Arabic writers

Toronto International Festival of Authors to spotlight Arabic writers

TORONTO — This year's Toronto International Festival of Authors will spotlight Arabic writers, with an appearance from Tunisian novelist Kamel Riahi.
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Top Paid Books (US Bestseller List): 1. The Collector by Daniel Silva - 9780062834935 - (Harper) 2. A Soul of Ash and Blood by Jennifer L. Armentrout - 9781957568461 - (Blue Box Press) 3. American Prometheus by Kai Bird & Martin J.
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