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Every book tells a story, right? Well, sometimes there's a story behind the book - a fascinating nugget of information that adds to the work's appeal and makes for an interesting tale in itself. Join us for The Book Files, an original web series that uncovers the extraordinary back stories of books old and new, famous and obscure.

This week, we examine the story behind Dubliners, James Joyce's mesmerizing collection of stories about Dublin's working class.

Click the play button below to watch the debut episode of The Book Files.



Message Edited by Maria_H on 06-03-2008 09:18 AM

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SWEET!

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Maria_H wrote:
Every book tells a story, right? Well, sometimes there's a story behind the book - a fascinating nugget of information that adds to the work's appeal and makes for an interesting tale in itself. Join us for The Book Files, an original web series that uncovers the extraordinary back stories of books old and new, famous and obscure.

This week, we examine the story behind Dubliners, James Joyce's mesmerizing collection of stories about Dublin's working class.

Click the play button below to watch the debut episode of The Book Files.



Message Edited by Maria_H on 06-03-2008 09:18 AM

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Marvelous production! who would have known?
Thank you.

IBIS

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Check out the latest episode of The Book Files.

This week, we find out how Theodor Seuss Geisel came to write the 50-word Green Eggs and Ham.

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Check out the latest episode of The Book Files.

This week, we find out how John Grisham's thrilling novel, The Firm, found a publisher.

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Check out the latest episode of The Book Files.

This week, we find out how George Orwell was almost thwarted from finding a publisher by a Soviet spy.

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Message Edited by Maria_H on 07-29-2008 10:29 AM

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Check out the latest episode of The Book Files.

This week, we are introduced to A Void Georges Perec's novel that somehow managed to avoid using the letter "E".

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After being featured in Ken Follett's novel, World Without End, a town in Spain honored the author with a unique thank-you.

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Message Edited by Jon_B on 08-25-2008 08:09 AM

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Check out the latest episode of The Book Files.

Helen Fielding may be a household name after the success of Bridget Jones's Diary, but it wasn't always that way.

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Message Edited by Jon_B on 09-08-2008 08:11 AM

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Check out the latest episode of The Book Files

Find out why August 6, 1975 was an historic date for fans of Agatha Christie's Hercule Poirot character.

Message Edited by Jon_B on 12-01-2008 07:58 AM