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'Fifty Shades' books now have fanfic of their own
Initially composed as “Twilight” fan fiction, E L James’ wildly successful “Fifty Shades” trilogy is inspiring a new generation of writers. More
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‘Wild Things’ author Maurice Sendak dead at age 83
Casey Anthony's attorney pens book about the case
Martin Sheen, Emilio Estevez recount their lives as father and son
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Laura Ingraham takes aim at the state of American culture
‘When You Reach Me’: A New York City mystery
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Florida county libraries ban ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’
‘Service’: A patriotic tribute to the Navy SEAL
Free Comic Book Day: 2 million will be given away
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He 'quit money' and is still living a happy life
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Mothers share inspiring stories in 'my Pregnancy'
Joe Bastianich: How restaurants get you to spend
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Cissy Houston plans a book on her daughter, Whitney
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Moms: 'Don't sweat the small stuff'
Dr. Seuss story barred from classroom
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Move over, ladies! Men are fans of ‘Fifty Shades’ too
Understanding the moral limits of ‘What Money Can't Buy’
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‘When You Reach Me’: A New York City mystery
In “When you Reach Me,” the life of a sixth-grader named Miranda takes a series of unexpected turns after she finds a succession of cryptic notes that seem to tell the future. Here's an excerpt from the latest pick in Al's Book Club for Kids.
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