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This American Life

by L_Monty 10:06 AM
Categories: current events, history, pop culture
Like any institution, it's easy to take "This American Life" for granted. We just expect it to be the sort of radio we park the car and let finish before taking the key out of the ignition. Between a TV series and 400+ radio episodes, it's consistently produced masterpieces of mini-documentary that can fascinate the entire family again and again—some of which make for indispensable car-trip listening. Read more...
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Pear Pimples and Penguins? 1980s Politics in Four Panels

by L_Monty 10:30 AM
Categories: politics & current affairs, pop culture
Maybe you only remember Opus the Penguin dolls, but for the kids of Generation X, Bloom County was a sublimely subversive, hilarious and endearing cultural icon that could be experienced every morning over Pop-Tarts. Read more...
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Khaaaaaan!!!!!!

by L_Monty 01:17 PM
Categories: internet, pop culture, science fiction and fantasy
(echoing) Khaaaan!!!! Khaan!! Read more...
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Unabashedly Bookish features new articles every day from the Book Clubs staff, guest authors, and friends on hot topics in the world of books, language, writing, and publishing. From trends in the publishing business to updates on genre fiction fan communities, from fun lessons on grammar to reflections on literature in our personal lives, this blog is the best source for your daily dose of all things bookish.

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