Apr 24

Urban fiction Author CJ Hudson’s book trailer “Hood Lawz”

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authorcjhudson.com Urban fiction author CJ Hudson brings you another street lit gritty tale called Hood Lawz. Be sure to get this one.

Why I Wrote The Urban Fiction Novel 'Black & Ugly'

National Best Selling Author T.Styles, discusses why she wrote the novel Black and Ugly. You may reach her at www.thecartelpublications.com, www.facebook.com/authortstyles, www.twitter.com/authortstyles
Video Rating: 4 / 5

Apr 19

David Foster Wallace on Commercial literature and reading

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Edited version of the ZDFmediatek interview with David Foster Wallace. This version offers David Foster Wallace’s ideas, without repetitions, long pauses, interviewer’s comments. Although some cuts may appear rough, there is no attempt at editorial bias or content manipulation. Mr. Wallace’s archives (books in his library, notes, and writings) have been recently acquired by the Harry Ransom Center at the University of Texas Austin (google it)
Video Rating: 4 / 5

Apr 15

Urban Fiction-”Rising To The Top”(The Story of Supreme)

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Supreme is a 16yr.old, who is abandoned by his parents at an early age, by the time he reaches 19, is a millionaire from his drug empire. A judge forces him to leave the game and obtain his GED. But Supreme knows that first, he must avenge the death of his closest childhood friend!All my books can be found by going to lulu.com and typing in john bryant jr.
Video Rating: 5 / 5

A audio book about a college grad who cannot find a job during the recession, so he uses his education to crimes.

Apr 10

Author Jim Lynch: 1962 'launched modern Seattle'

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Author Jim Lynch: 1962 'launched modern Seattle'
Now Lynch has made the world's fair center stage for his new book "Truth Like the Sun" (Knopf). "Truth" is partially set in 1962, as the narrative follows fictional fair President Roger Morgan through a giddy year and the city launches itself into a …
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Ukazoo Books in Plymouth Meeting Mall continues to thrive
Kise, a deep-rooted fan of the pre-owned tome, ran the venerated Book Trader in Philadelphia for years and then opened his own store in Maine for a time called Book Traders, as homage to the urban icon. “We realize that the person who creates that …
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Mar 30

Nobel laureate Vargas Llosa donating 30000-volume personal library to his …

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Nobel laureate Vargas Llosa donating 30000-volume personal library to his …
The Nobel literature laureate announced the plan at a news conference Wednesday, his 76th birthday. He says he wants to recognize the residents of his hometown. Vargas Llosa says the books from collections in Lima, Madrid and Paris will be donated …
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Is Pre-mastication Dangerous for Baby? Let's Look at the Scientific Literature.
Pre-mastication of baby's meal is nothing new to humanity. In fact, it is thought to have once been a critical complement to breast-feeding, providing a means to give infants large amounts of carbohydrates and proteins — essentials that are often …
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Tracy High School senior Bryant Macon looks over college literature with his …
Bryant Macon plans to enroll at California State University, East Bay, for the fall semester as a criminal justice major. That could make him part of the last group of incoming freshmen in the state system for at least two semesters.
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