Author Archives: susan jennings

Maurice Sendak reacts to ‘Wild Things’ movie

Author Maurice Sendak has always had a rough relationship with his book “Where the Wild Things Are” which has sold more than 10 million copies since its release in 1963. The author and illustrator felt the story of a mischevious … Continue reading

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Author Dominick Dunne dies at 83

Author Dominick Dunne, who told stories of shocking crimes among the rich and famous through his magazine articles and best-selling novels such as “The Two Mrs. Grenvilles,” died Wednesday in his home at age 83. Read more about his life … Continue reading

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“Generation Kill” puts face on Iraq war

Under my little brother’s direction, I read “Generation Kill,” a 2004 book written by Rolling Stone reporter Evan Wright, about the 1st Recon Marines who were at the tip of the spear in the 2003 Iraq invasion.

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