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In the Mail: Snark (paperback)

Snark: It’s Mean, It’s Personal, and It’s Ruining Our Conversation by David Denby Library Journal “It’s Mean, It’s Personal, and It’s Ruining Our Conversation,” exclaims Denby (Great Books), longtime film critic for The New Yorker. The noun snark, an apparent … Continue reading

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In the Mail: Non-Fiction Miscellany

–> Best-Loved Chinese Proverbs by Theodora Lau, Kenneth Lau, Laura Lau Description “By filling one’s head instead of one’s pocket, one cannot be robbed.” The appeal of Chinese proverbs is profound and universal. With brevity, clarity, and simplicity, these carefully … Continue reading

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