EncounterI cant imagine reading this book without being challenged and instructed, amused, amazed and aroused, and ultimately delighted. John Simon, New York Times Book Review Milan Kunderas brilliant collection of essays is a passionate defense of art in an era that, he argues, no longer values art or beauty. With the same dazzling mix of emotion and ideas that characterizes his bestselling novels, the internationally acclaimed author revisits the artists

Hour-by-Hour History: Follow Lindbergh’s 33-hour ordeal from a soggy New York airfield to a chaotic Paris landing

writes to Peggy asking for her help in wooing the earnest Eliza

Heather’s got her hands full when a pop star and her reality TV camera crew invade the dorm—bringing with them a summer camp-full of adoring teen admirers—only to have an inconvenient homicide spoil the fun

Eve uncovers a shocking secret about her past—and must confront the harsh reality of her future

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who don’t work as hard as you do) achieve rapid professional progress while your career stalls out

his rise through the political ranks

perfect for fans of Morgan Matson and Julie Buxbaum

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and healing

Death on the Nile is one of Christie’s most legendary and timeless works

When she dares to post her latest costume creation on Twitter