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In his Manhattan apartment, Gay Talese relaxes in one of his customary sartorially splendid outfits.

Legendary Writer Gay Talese is Embattled, But Unbowed

December 13, 2016

After six decades in the public eye, Gay Talese can handle a little controversy—no matter how ugly....
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Azzan Yadin-Israel at the vacant Casino in Asbury Park, on the boardwalk forever linked to Bruce Springsteen.

A Rutgers Prof Dissects the Theologies of Bruce Springsteen’s Music

November 18, 2016

Azzan Yadin-Israel, a professor in the Classics and Jewish Studies department at Rutgers, is the author of "The Grace of God and the Grace of Man: The Theologies of Bruce Springsteen."...
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James Buchanan, Bungling His Way to the Bottom

November 2, 2016

A new book explains why the 15th commander-in-chief was our worst. President. Ever....
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10 Revelations From Bruce Springsteen’s New Memoir

October 19, 2016

Think you know all there is to know about the Boss? Read on....
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Jersey-born writer Katherine A. Sherbrooke, author of Fill the Sky.

On the Road to Spiritual Awakening

October 11, 2016

Jersey native Katherine Sherbrooke draws from her own spiritual journey in her new book, "Fill the Sky."...
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In New Book, Every Picture Tells A (Jersey) Story

September 19, 2016

"Envisioning New Jersey: An Illustrated History of the Garden State" attempts to recount the storied history of the state through captivating images....
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In Book Series, These Sisters Seek Justice

September 16, 2016

Author Amy Stewart breathes new life into the real-life tales of the Kopp sisters in her books "Girl Waits With Gun" and "Lady Cop Makes Trouble."...
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Local Author Watches Her Novel Come to Life

September 14, 2016

Born in Elizabeth and raised in Freehold and Old Bridge, Lissner began writing as soon as she could pick up a pen. ...
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A Single Senseless Act Leads to A Lifetime of Introspection

September 12, 2016

In his memoir, David Kushner comes to grips with a brother’s brutal murder....
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"Eduardo, a tobacco farmer, rolled each of us a cigar," Seldin says. "He lit mine, then his. Then he made us espresso and showed us around."

Cuba, Beyond the Car Clichés

April 26, 2016

Photographer Jay Seldin's love and respect for the Cuban people shines in his work, "The Cubans," a collection of vintage photographs....
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Michael Ian Black's newest book is called Navel Gazing.

A Conversation With Michael Ian Black

April 20, 2016

Michael Ian Black, of Wet Hot American Summer, talks about his new book, not taking health tips from Gov. Christie and picking a fight with David Sedaris....
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William Campbell For the Love of Worms

April 15, 2016

A fascination with wiggly creatures led William Campbell to a cure for one of mankind’s worst diseases—and earned him a Nobel Prize....
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White House Gardens Are Home to Politics, Pleasures and Whimsy

April 14, 2016

Gardening design mixed with American history in a Chatham gardener's April 2016 release, "All the Presidents' Gardens," makes for a great last-minute Mother's Day gift. ...
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