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Books 'Funny Man': Pedestrian bio of comedian Mel Brooks
The writer/director behind "The Producers," "Blazing Saddles" and "Young Frankenstein" comes across as brilliant but boorish.
3/21/19
Books Books you can read in a weekend
Sometimes you just need a quick fiction hit — a slim, satisfying novel you can read in a weekend and then move on.
3/20/19
Books 5 inspiring new books for young readers
These titles spotlight strong women and girls, both historical and fictional.
3/20/19
Books 'In Miniature': Book about small things delightful but, well, tiny
A book about small things -- architectural models, dollhouses, etc. -- is clever and witty.
3/19/19
Books 'Queenie': Refreshing, hilarious debut novel
A debut novel from England is billed as a black "Bridget Jones."
3/18/19
Books Author events on LI, week of March 17
Readings and book signings at local bookstores and libraries.
3/18/19
Books Zadie Smith, Anna Burns among winners of critics prizes
Tommy Orange's novel "There There" won an award for best debut book.
3/15/19
Books Keys memoir 'More Myself' coming out in November
The book will be released Nov. 5 through Oprah Winfrey's "An Oprah Book" imprint.
3/13/19
Music New book reveals behind-the-scene stories of Jett, Joel
Fran Belkin remembers the time she got busted by Billy Joel’s tour manager. “I seldom ...
3/13/19
Books 2 new novels about the Roosevelts
Teddy Roosevelt and his daughter Alice Roosevelt Longworth narrate their life stories in these new novels.
3/13/19