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Literary scholar Paul Fussell dead at 88


PORTLAND, Ore. — Paul Fussell, an acclaimed literary scholar who won a National Book Award in 1976 for “The Great War and Modern Memory,” died Wednesday morning at age 88. His stepson Cole Behringer said Fussell died of natural causes in a long-term care facility in Medford, Ore. Behringer said his mother and stepfather moved [...]

Banned Book "Fifty Shades of Grey" at Fort Bragg Library


  Many public libraries in several states are pulling the steamy romance trilogy “Fifty Shades of Grey” from shelves or have opted out of ordering it over the recent controversy of the content. While the book has been pulled from shelves at libraries in Wisconsin, Georgia and Florida, the book is on the shelf at [...]

CBR TV: Anne Rice on "The Wolf Gift," Jesus Christ


Kiel Phegley spoke with best-selling author Anne Rice about “The Wolf Gift,” the writer’s upcoming novel which explores her take on the legend of werewolves. The author describes the creative process she goes through when approaching a new subject, where her influences come from and the importance of setting in her stories. Rice also delves [...]

‘Fifty Shades’ may be readers’ summer romance


Some customers just ask for “The Book.” But even if the title makes people squirm, “Fifty Shades of Grey” not only plays in Peoria, it remains in high demand throughout the heartland. The erotic romance novel, notorious for its bondage scenes, was popular as a Mother’s Day gift, has already spawned imitators and may continue [...]

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