Topic: Roald Dahl
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25 banned books that may surprise you
The following books may seem harmless to most readers, but they all made it onto banned books lists at one time or another.
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Roald Dahl: 10 quotes on his birthday
10 quotes by Roald Dahl, author of 'Matilda' and 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.'
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Dunder Mifflin: 'Office' paper now real. Can it top these fiction-to-fact products?
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20 banned books that may surprise you
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Bestselling books the week of 9/1/11, according to IndieBound*
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Tony nominations: 'Kinky Boots,' 'Matilda' lead the pack
The musicals 'Kinky Boots' and 'Matilda' earned the most Tony nominations, with 'Boots' scoring 13 and 'Matilda' earning 12. Film star Tom Hanks earned a Tony nomination for his work on the play 'Lucky Guy.'
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Chapter & Verse 'Matilda: The Musical' wins raves for its Broadway opening
The musical adaptation of the Roald Dahl novel has been called 'the most satisfying musical to come out of Britain' and 'the best musical since "The Lion King."'
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25 banned books that may surprise you
The following books may seem harmless to most readers, but they all made it onto banned books lists at one time or another.
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Roald Dahl: 10 quotes on his birthday
10 quotes by Roald Dahl, author of 'Matilda' and 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.'
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Maurice Sendak tribute: much more than 'a kiddie-book artist' (+video)
Maurice Sendak, who died Tuesday, once said he wanted to be recognized as more than 'a kiddie-book artist.' The author-illustrator, most famous for 'Where the Wild Things Are' and other children's books, had a career that spanned 60 years.
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Dunder Mifflin: 'Office' paper now real. Can it top these fiction-to-fact products?
Dunder Mifflin paper – the product at the heart of NBC’s hit comedy “The Office” NBC Universal – is now a real product. It's even on sale, $34.95 for a 20-pound carton, at online office supplier quill.com and the NBC online store. Manufactured by quill.com, the paper bears the Dunder Mifflin logo and slogans “Limitless paper in a paperless world” and “Quabity first." Dunder Mifflin paper is the latest in a long line fictional TV and film goods that turn into successful products. Will "The Office" office paper do as well as these Top 6 items?
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Maurice Sendak: different sides of a fascinating author
The release of Sendak's new book, 'Bumble-ardy,' lets readers see both the tender and curmudgeonly sides of the children's writer
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20 banned books that may surprise you
Why do books get banned from schools and libraries? Even readers who disagree with the practice of banning can comprehend that books heavy on sex and/or violence can polarize decision-makers when it comes to young readers. But there are other books – titles like "Where's Waldo?" or "Sylvester and the Magic Pebble" – whose presence on a banned book list seems completely mysterious. The following 20 books seem innocent to many, but they have nonetheless raised reader objections at one time or another.
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Beloved Roald Dahl book "The BFG" will get the big-screen treatment
The 1982 children's novel will be adapted by "E.T." screenwriter Melissa Mathison.
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Bestselling books the week of 9/1/11, according to IndieBound*
What's selling best in independent bookstores across America.
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A Covert Affair: Julia Child and Paul Child in the OSS
Among the bright young Americans who served their country in the Office of Special Services were Julia Child and her husband, Paul.
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Reader recommendation: Collected Stories, by Roald Dahl
Monitor readers share their favorite book picks.
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"Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" gets new life with sequels
"Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" author Ian Fleming's family have authorized three sequels to the popular children's book.
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Bestselling books the week of 12/30/10, according to IndieBound*
What's selling best in independent bookstores across America.
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More Roald Dahl? I'll take all that I can get
Roald Dahl's old report cards, some posthumous stories, a "long-lost" chapter, and a Dahl biography – this adult reader can't wait.
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Bestselling books the week of 7/22/10 according to IndieBound*
What's selling best in independent bookstores across America.
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Bestselling books the week of 6/3/10, according to IndieBound*
What's selling best in independent bookstores across America.
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Bestselling books the week of 5/6/10, according to IndieBound*
What's selling best in independent bookstores across America.
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Bestselling books the week of 4/29/10, according to IndieBound*
What's selling best in independent bookstores across America.
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Bestselling books the week of 4/15/10, according to IndieBound*
What's selling best in independent bookstores across America.
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Bestselling books the week of 4/8/10, according to IndieBound*
What's selling best in independent bookstores across America.
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Top picks: Conan O'Brien, 'The Blind Side,' 'Fantastic Mr. Fox' and other recommendations
Conan O'Brien's comedy tour, 'The Blind Side' out on DVD, 'The Fantastic Mr. Fox' and more top picks.
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Bestselling books the week of 4/1/10, according to IndieBound*
What's selling best in independent bookstores across America.
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Bestselling books the week of 3/25/10, according to IndieBound*
What's selling best in independent bookstores across America.
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Bestselling books the week of 3/11/10, according to IndieBound*
What's selling best in independent bookstores across America.
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