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'Les Misérables': 15 memorable quotes
To mark the Dec. 25, 2012, opening of new 2012 movie new movie adaptation of "Les Misérables," directed by Tom Hooper, here are 15 memorable "Les Mis" quotes.
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The apostle Paul: One of the important influences on Christmas
Biblical historian James D. Tabor discusses Paul's influence on Christianity and the way that we celebrate Christmas.
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Great Expectations: The Sons and Daughters of Charles Dickens
Despite a world-renowned father and merry times at Christmas, the lives of the 10 children born to Charles Dickens were anything but easy.
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Brothers Grimm: 4 gruesome plot twists you may have forgotten
The stories by the Brothers Grimm have a lot of gruesome little subplots that you may not remember – or even know. How many of these do you recall from childhood?
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3 YA books just perfect for adults
These young freedom fighters are worthy of readers of all ages.
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Code Name Verity
This young adult novel of female friendship and peril amid World War II is an unexpected gem.
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2012: the year of self-publishing
The most recent sign that self-publishing is on the rise? New York Times book critic Michiko Kakutani chose a self-released book as one of her favorite titles of the year.
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The rifle: Its history and its place in the future
Historian Alexander Rose chronicles the history of a ubiquitous and deadly weapon.
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'Les Miserables': Is the story of Jean Valjean a model for newly released inmates today?
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Bestselling books the week of 12/20/12, according to IndieBound*
What's selling best at independent bookstores across America.
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DOJ reaches settlement with Penguin over e-book price fixing
If the settlement is approved, Macmillan and Apple will be the lone defendants in the government’s suit.
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The Oath
New Yorker writer and CNN analyst Jeffrey Toobin offers an astute and thorough analysis of the relationship between the Obama White House and the John Roberts-led Supreme Court.
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Walt Disney's Donald Duck Vol. 2: 'A Christmas For Shacktown'
The latest volume of Fantagraphics's 'The Complete Carl Barks Disney Library' arrives just in time for the holidays
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The Watchers
While some parts of Stephen Alford's book are repetitive, his study of life during Queen Elizabeth I's reign is a thought-provoking read.
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Amazon's top 10 bestselling books of the year
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