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July 27, 2016

Editor Peter Winkler explains how he tracked down memories from James Dean’s friends and family for The Real James Dean »

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Author Photo Peter WinklerTwo-time Academy Award nominee James Dean died so young and so suddenly that the public was left with few interviews and little record to understand who he was as an actor and a person. Over the years, though, those who knew him best offered their own memories of him in interviews, in magazine artic…

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July 26, 2016

Simonetta Carr introduces kids to one of the world’s great artists in Michelangelo for Kids »

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Carr_photo 2Sculptor, painter, poet, architect, engineer—Michelangelo was the definition of the Renaissance man. In Michelangelo for Kids: His Life and Ideas, with 21 Activities (July 2016, Ages 9 and up), award-winning author Simonetta Carr introduces kids to one of the greatest artists who has ever lived. H…

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July 18, 2016

As the 2016 election nears, Rebecca Sive discusses the future of women in leadership positions »

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RebeccaSiveHeadshotRebecca Sive's Every Day Is Election Day: A Woman's Guide to Winning Any Office, from PTA to the White House is a practical and inspirational guide for women at all stages of life who want to achieve political leadership and become influential voices on public policy. A lecturer and advocate, Sive …

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July 7, 2016

Ted Bundy’s lawyer John Henry Browne reveals his rawest memories in new memoir, The Devil’s Defender »

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A divisive, devout protector of civil liberties, attorney John Henry Browne has never been one to turn away from a tough case, serving as defense counsel for serial and mass murderers, unapologetic thieves, and other indefensible criminals. But his tenacity has come at great personal cost. In hi…

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July 1, 2016

Staff Reads: July 1, 2016 »

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Get some great book suggestions for the long Fourth of July weekend by checking out what CRP’s staff has been reading over the past week.  (And tweet us beach read suggestions for Caitlin!) #CRPreads

I just read Missoula by Jon Krakauer and Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates back-to-…

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July 1, 2016

“July, July!” Washington, DC, History for Kids & this month’s new releases »

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Kicking off the month with a holiday weekend is the way to go, as far as we're concerned. We've got some fun July releases, including the very appropriate Washington, DC, History for Kids, that we're excited to share with you. Music, cars, scifi, art, history—something for everyone this month! Ad



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June 23, 2016

Steve Lehto’s love of cars and his new book Preston Tucker and His Battle to Build the Car of Tomorrow »

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Author photoIn the wake of World War II, the US automobile industry was fully unprepared to meet the public’s growing demands. Preston Tucker—a salesman with a magnetic personality and a true love of automobiles—announced a revolutionary new car incorporating features he was convinced would become commonp…

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June 17, 2016

Staff Reads: Inspiring books for grads »

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With all the graduating going on—college or otherwise—we've recommended some (hopefully!) inspiring books to aid in transition to the real world. #CRPreads

This is Water” was the commencement speech David Foster Wallace made at Kenyon College in 2005. It was so popular (were we using t…

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June 3, 2016

Staff Reads: June 3, 2016 »

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While basking in the sun (finally!), the CRP staff has still managed to get some reading done. Feel free to add any of the titles below to your summer reading list, and let us know in the comments or on Twitter what you’ve been reading, too. #CRPreads

I just finished Jhumpa Lahiri’s new book…

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June 1, 2016

Jump into these June reads »

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This June, we welcome books perfect for music fans, World War II buffs, short story readers, summer travelers, crafters, and more. Jump into our June books, now available in print or e-book versions on our website or from your favorite vendor. Click on each cover for more information or a Q&A w…

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