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Protagonist Scrolls Intensely Through Microfilm

issue 4543 | 10.24.09 | News

NEW HAVEN, CT—"The mayor's ex-wife," said the journalist, positively identifying the woman shown in a photo with a WorldChem executive. "And... more»
Film Adaptation Of 'The Brothers Karamazov' Ends Where Most People Stop Reading Book

issue 4534 | 08.17.09 | News

LOS ANGELES—The Brothers Karamazov will also include 12 separate intermissions, during which portions of the latest John... more»
This Short Story About A School Shooting Is Actually Pretty Good

issue 4503 | 01.14.09 | Commentary

Being a 10th-grade English teacher can be frustrating. I work hard to help my students improve their writing, but when it comes time to sit... more»
'Bard' Captivates Potter Fans

issue 4450 | 12.09.08 | American Voices

J.K. Rowling's first post–Harry Potter book, The Tales Of Beedle The Bard, has become another bestseller for the author. What do... more»
What Are U.S. Children Reading?

issue 4424 | 06.11.08 | Statshot
Area Eccentric Reads Entire Book

issue 4403 | 01.19.08 | News

GREENWOOD,IN—"Instead of spending hours on YouTube every night, Mr. Meyer, unlike most healthy males, looks to books for gratification," said... more»
Nation In Frenzy About Little Wizard Boy And All His Little Wizard Friends

issue 4351 | 12.19.07 | News

Fans wondered if the wizard would use the sword of destiny to defeat the evil Hufflestuff people. more»
Third-Person Limited Omniscient Narrator Blown Away By Surprise Ending

issue 4344 | 11.02.07 | News In Brief

PROVIDENCE, RI—The third-person limited omniscient voice, a narrative mode used to convey a story through the thoughts and senses of a... more»
Poet Takes Extra 5 Minutes To Vague Up Poem

issue 4334 | 08.24.07 | News In Brief

ANN ARBOR, MI—After completing a poem originally titled "Last Dawnbreak," local poet Keith Taylor spent five additional minutes... more»
This Week, Let's Try A Reading From The Bible I Wrote

issue 4332 | 08.08.07 | Commentary

Excuse me, Reverend Dave? Before we begin, I'd like to make a small suggestion. Now, I know we're all anxious to find out what happens to... more»