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Ellis Island of the West
"Angel Island: Immigrant Gateway to America" is billed as the most comprehensive history of Angel Island's immigration station, which marks its 100th anniversary this year.
The illusionist's art
David Mitchell set "The Thousand Autumns of Jacob de Zoet," in Japan in 1799. " 'Write what you know' will only get you so far," he says.
From tweets to paperback
S.F. author Matt Stewart first released his debut novel, "The French Revolution," on Twitter, in 3,700 tweets of 140 characters or less.
Vida's trilogy
Bay Area author Vendela Vida has published her third book about a woman in crisis, "The Lovers."
Summer reads
As you lie on the beach or swing in a hammock, be sure to have in hand one these books, all recommended by local writers.
Memories in black and white
Author-painter Belle Yang struggled with her account of her family's hardship until an agent suggested she make it a graphic novel.
Magic in the mix
Aimee Bender says the magical elements of her stories appear naturally.
Thirst for more
Richelle Mead's Vampire Academy series, which follows a 17-year-old half-vampire, is taking a bite out of the publishing world.
Science for all
Paleontologist Peter Ward has found success writing about science for mainstream readers - "The Flooded Earth" is his 16th book.
Stories about the Southwest
Journalist Jake Silverstein confronts and subverts expectations about the real and unreal in "Nothing Happened and Then It Did."
Challenging the pet-food dogma
"Feed Your Pet Right: The Authoritative Guide to Feeding Your Dog and Cat" examines the $18 billion pet food industry.
An online community
A year and a half after its launch, the Web site Rumpus is not only solid, but also still evolving.
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Week: 07.25.10
- the girl who kicked the hornet's nest
by Stieg Larsson - the help
by Kathryn Stockett - the thousand autumns of jacob de zoet
by David Mitchell - faithful place
by Tana French - spies of the balkans
by Alan Furst
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