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Marjorie Kehe

10.12.08

Instead of ‘Chihuahua,’ try a book

Despite the fact that the New York Times review called it only “reasonably diverting,” it seems that “Beverly Hills Chihuahua” is No. 1 at the box office this holiday weekend.

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10.11.08

‘Dewey: The Small-Town Library Cat Who Touched the World’

The day a stray cat unexpectedly arrived in our dog-centric home, my ardently cat-loving cousin Jeanne had a word of advice. “He’s not a dog,” she reminded me. “A dog leaps immediately into your heart. A cat arrives with a slow crawl.” (more…)

Previous Reviews

10.10.08

‘The Forever War’

Chilling on-the-ground accounts of war in both Iraq and Afghanistan.

10.09.08

‘The Forsaken: An American Tragedy in Stalin’s Russia’

The tragic story of a group of Americans who sought a better life in 1930s Russia.

10.08.08

‘To Siberia’

A young girl dreams of Siberia and of skies that are "cold and clear."

10.07.08

‘This I Believe II’

Americans from all walks of life share their personal credos in 500-word essays.

'This I Believe II' contributors Terry Ahwal, Yo-Yo Ma, and Yolanda O'Bannon read from their essays. Used with permission of Macmillan Audio.

10.06.08

Factory Girls: From Village to City in a Changing China

A compelling portrait of China's new working class.

10.05.08

Empire Falls

FROM OUR ARCHIVES: In 'Empire Falls,' Richard Russo finds the whole world in one small, fading town.

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