Reader Opinions on Political Books and Religion
In a crossover of reader responses, Britt McKeever praises Bill Clinton’s memoir and eight-year presidency. Jenna Collins discusses Sam Harris’s The End of Faith and religion’s role in world affairs. Adam Mayhew reviews Dawkins The God Delusion and Sedaris When You Are Engulfed in Flames for humor and quitting smoking.
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Lawrence
Bill Clinton
Jenna Collins
Sam Harris
Adam Mayhew
Topeka
Richard Dawkins
David Sedaris
Roths Indignation Revisits 1950s College Life
AP profile of Philip Roth, 75, exploring his novel Indignation set in the early 1950s at Winesburg College. The book follows Marcus Messner, a Jewish atheist from Newark, facing curfews, dormitory separation, a rape accusation, and Korean War service as history reshapes private life. Roth recalls his Bucknell years, wartime echoes, and his struggle between chaos and freedom.
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New York
Philip Roth
Manhattan
Houghton Mifflin
Roth
Tom Wolfe
Charlotte Simmons
Bucknell University
Winesburg College
Winesburg
Ohio
Sherwood Anderson
Marcus Messner
Messner
Newark
N.J
Olivia Hutton
America
New Jersey
Charles Lindbergh
Vietnam
Marcus
Columbus
Nathan Zuckerman
Portnoy
Poet's Showcase Silent God by Katie Lashbrook
A fragmentary verse piece reflects earnest Christian friends seeking God's guidance in making decisions. The speaker questions divine will vs human will, asks for signs and clear direction, and notes God’s silence while mentioning Katie Lashbrook living in Lawrence.
Bestselling Books Snapped From The New York Times List
The New York Times reviews top titles including Dark Curse by Chris tine Feehan a Carpathian novel featuring Lara Callandine and Nicholas De La Cruz. The Book of Lies by Brad Meltzer links a Superman creator’s father's murder to Cain and Abel. American Wife by Curtis Sittenfeld follows a librarian who marries into a wealthy political family. Story Telling by Tori Spelling with Hilary Liftin is a memoir. The Obama Nation by Jerome Corsi critiques the Democratic candidate. Are You There Vodka It’s Me Chelsea by Chelsea Handler offers humorous essays.
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Christine Feehan
Berkley
Lara Callandine
Nicholas de la Cruz
Brad Meltzer
Grand Central
Superman
Jerry Siegel
Curtis Sittenfeld
Random House
Tori Spelling
Hilary Liftin
Simon Spotlight Entertainment
TV Star
Jerome R. Corsi
Threshold
Swift Boat
John Kerry
American Wife skews first family in Curtis Sittenfeld novel
The Dallas Morning News reviews American Wife by Curtis Sittenfeld. A fictionalized portrait of a first lady inspired by Laura Bush, the book follows Alice Blackwell, her marriage to Charlie, and their rise to the White House, blending satire with sharp social commentary.
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Laura
Curtis Sittenfeld
Random House
Mrs. Bush
Alice Blackwell
Laura Bush
Charlie
Littenfeld
Wisconsin
Harold Blackwell
Alice
Andrew
Milwaukee Brewers
Jesus
White House
Hank Acker
Karl Rove
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