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First look: ‘The Lost Symbol’ book cover As first seen on TODAY this morning, the book cover of Dan Brown’s much-anticipated novel was revealed today and at least one thing is clear: “The Lost Symbol,” Brown’s third novel featuring protagonist Robert Landon, is set in Washington, D.C. |
Family matters: Learning to love your in-laws A psychologist on why in-law conflicts can sometimes be harder on women |
Helpful ways to achieve your goals July 6: James Arthur Ray, author of the book “Harmonic Wealth: The Secret of Attracting the Life You Want,” has effective strategies to beat depression and help attain your goals. |
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New words for Webster’s: Frenemy, webisode The latest edition of the Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary has added about 100 new words that largely reflect changing trends in American society. |
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Girls 101: Learn the basics Alec Greven, 9, shares advice on winning with the ladies in his new book, "How to Talk to Girls". |
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Read juicy excerpts from these celebrities-turned-authors. |
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'Potter' sneak peek Take a look at scenes from "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince," which hits theaters in the summer of 2009. |
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Famous chefs share their last meals From Mario Batali to Jamie Oliver, renowned cooks share their dream dishes (and recipes!) for their final moments on earth. |
Join the 'Read with Kids' challenge! |
Track the time you spend reading with your kids, and aim to collectively log one million minutes. Get started today with these resources from Reading Is Fundamental. Leading to reading: Online fun for kids ages 0-5 |
Al’s Book Club pick: ‘Wolf Brother’ In this Al’s Book Club pick, author Michelle Paver takes readers back to the ancient world of a prehistoric clan society. A demon-bear is gaining power, and the only hope is a 12-year-old boy and his wolf-cub companion. An excerpt. |
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