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I have never read Atlas Shrugged. That last sentence will be the sticking point for any small-government conservative or Tea Party activist perusing this blog who cannot wait to stop...

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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 has lived up to the hype as a summer blockbuster. It's not only raked in the cash since its opening July 15, but it's thrilled critics an...

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Looking for something to beat the rainy day blues? Local libraries and book stores are offering countless opportunities to get your little ones out of the house and out of your hair. Plus...

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"Just 20 minutes a day reading aloud with young children strengthens relationships, encourages listening and language skills, promotes attention and curiosity, and establishes a strong re...

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How many of you readers out there in cyber land had fights with your siblings every morning over who got to read the back of the cereal box and who was stuck with the front? My mornings g...

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I have to admit, I am not my much of a reader. I used to read a lot in high school and college, but once I started working, I found less and less time for pleasure reading. I do thin...

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Read Across America, which encourages adults to read to children, was celebrated Wednesday, but there is no reason to close the book on it. Here are five titles that adults and child...