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Q & A | 04/28/2009 1:00 am

Naomi Klein: 'The Wall Street Bailout Is the Greatest Heist in Monetary History'

The Shock Doctrine author tells wOw’s Joan Juliet Buck there’s no street protests yet because of fear of the virulence on the right in this exclusive Q & A

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Politics | 04/16/2009 2:15 pm

First Dog Bo Obama to Be 'Commander in Leash'

President Obama’s dog enjoys rides in a helicopter, gardening and playing basketball, according to children’s book

By The Staff at wowOwow.com

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George W. Bush | 03/19/2009 10:45 am

George W. Bush Penning Book on Presidential Decisions

George W. Bush is hard at work on a book about his life’s greatest decisions

By The Staff at wowOwow.com

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A Friend Stopped By | Today 2:00 am

When the Other Sibling Cares for an Aging Parent, by Francine Russo

An author faces the decline and death of a parent, from the place of daughter and sister — and shares strategies to avoid missteps

By Francine Russo

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Jane Wagner | 02/08/2010 10:50 pm

Jane Wagner's Favorite One-Hitter

No question about it …

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The Liz Smith Column | 02/08/2010 5:00 am

Liz Smith: From France to Texas to … Ozzy Osbourne?

Our Gossip Girl shares the latest from her bedside table

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Question of the Day | 02/05/2010 1:00 am

We've all considered one-hit wonders in music. What about in literature? Who is your favorite one-hit wonder author?

Join Candice Bergen, Judith Martin, Jane Wagner and Liz Smith in naming the writers who wrote one big success and then … nothing

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Judith Martin | 02/05/2010 1:00 am

Judith Martin on Why Lampedusa Published Just One Masterful Novel

Why did the Prince of Lampedusa never follow his masterful The Leopard with a second novel?

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Candice Bergen | 02/05/2010 1:00 am

Candice Bergen: Stieg Larsson – 'A 3-Hit Wonder'

He wrote a few successes, then what happened?

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Liz Smith | 02/05/2010 1:00 am

Liz Smith: The Silver Lining of the Sudden Death of Gone With the Wind Author

Margaret Mitchell died being hit by a car in Atlanta …

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A Friend Stopped By | 02/04/2010 1:00 am

5 Traits in a Mate That Are Not Deal Breakers, by Lori Gottlieb

The author of a provocative new book reveals why you’re wrong about Mr. Right

By Lori Gottlieb

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Remembering J.D. Salinger | 02/01/2010 1:00 am

J. D. Salinger left an invaluable literary legacy. What impact did his writing have on your life?

Join wowOwow as we remember the work of a literary great …

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The Liz Smith Column | 01/25/2010 6:00 am

Liz Smith: Game Change – The Substance, the Truth and … the Thrill

Our Liz takes a close look at this bestselling tell-all

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The Liz Smith Column | 01/15/2010 5:00 am

Liz Smith: The Stars Ron Galella Shot … And the Ones Who Wanted to Shoot Him!

A legendary paparazzo remembers the icons … and – are you ready for Hollywood’s party of the year – the Golden Globes?

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Mr. Wow | 01/14/2010 5:00 am

Mr. wOw on the Best Gossip Book (So Far) This Year

Game Change by John Heilemann and Mark Halperin … The truth? Or misogyny?

By Mr. wOw

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A Friend Stopped By | 01/14/2010 1:00 am

5 Steps to Saying 'No' (With Kindness), by Christine L. Hohlbaum

The Power of Slow author explains the ‘Power of No’ – and why it’s so hard for some to utter this two-letter word

By Christine Louise Hohlbaum

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The Liz Smith Column | 01/13/2010 6:00 am

Thank Heaven for Leslie Caron, by Liz Smith

From Gigi to Emmy, our Liz catches up with screen legend Leslie Caron on what was, what is … and what will be

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A Friend Stopped By | 01/13/2010 4:00 am

Is America Ready for a Female President? by Anne Kornblut

The author of a provocative new book on presidential politics, Notes from the Cracked Ceiling, explains why gender matters

By Anne Kornblut

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Jean Chatzky | 01/12/2010 11:00 am

3 Recession-Friendly Lessons Worth Learning, by Jean Chatzky

Great tips gleaned from the Great Depression, courtesy of Grandma

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Judith Martin | 01/11/2010 2:00 am

No-Hassle Nuptials: How to Have a Surprisingly Dignified Wedding, by Judith Martin

The inimitable ‘Miss Manners’ shares her daughter’s story

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Q&A | 01/05/2010 2:00 am

Investing in the New Decade: A Q&A With Jane Bryant Quinn, by Jean Chatzky (Video)

Jean Chatzky asks the author of the bestseller Making the Most of Your Money how her advice has changed in the last decade, what surprised her most as she reported anew and what it means to make the most of your money

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