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Now I wonder where my copy is…

January 12, 2006

I wonder if I can extract my money right out of Frey himself. Now, there’s a thought! Martinis, Persistence, and a Smile: Book Refund Available: Random House is offering refunds to readers who bought James Frey’s drug and alcohol memoir “A Million Little Pieces” directly from the publisher, following accusations the author exaggerated his story. … Continue reading Now I wonder where my copy is…

Rats. I liked this book.

January 9, 20066 Comments

Or, at least, I thought I did. 😐 Smoking Gun questions ‘Million Little Pieces’ – BOOKS – MSNBC.com: NEW YORK – An investigative Web site has alleged that James Frey’s best-selling memoir about substance abuse, “A Million Little Pieces,” wildly exaggerates his past, with inflated claims about his criminal record and about his involvement in … Continue reading Rats. I liked this book.

Thought for the day: Never Again

December 28, 2005

I found this courtesy of Norm at normblog. It’s important enough to republish here in its entirety. All emphases mine BBC – Thought for the Day, 16 December 2005: Thought for the Day, 16 December 2005 Chief Rabbi Dr. Jonathan Sacks Two days ago the Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said that the Holocaust never happened. … Continue reading Thought for the day: Never Again

Words of One Syllable Dept: Sick but Funny Sub-Dept.

December 16, 20051 Comment

Independent Sources » Blog Archive » Independent Sources Secures Advance Copy of Scott Peterson Children’s Book: In a rush to capitalize on the exposure of Stanley “Tookie” William’s children’s books resulting from his bid for clemency and resulting execution, fellow murderer and death row inmate Scott Peterson is said to be rushing out a children’s … Continue reading Words of One Syllable Dept: Sick but Funny Sub-Dept.