Kathryn Williams' book "Roomies: Sharing Your Home with Friends, Strangers and Total Freaks" gives advice on the art of choosing a roommate or making the most out of an assignment to live with someone you don't know.
As college kids return to school, roommates are on the minds of many students. Yet the art of choosing a roommate -- or living with one assigned to you -- can occur at any age. ... (Yesterday)
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Tina Brown kicks off the Drue Heinz lectures on Sept. 22.
As the days grow shorter, the list of literary events grows longer. ... (08/26/2008)
Cover of "The Heretic's Daughter" by Katleen Kent.
It must be witchcraft. A handful of debut novels this year use the eerie historical backdrop of Salem, Mass., for their locale. ... (08/26/2008)
Celebrate back-to-school time with these great new kids' books: In "Off to First Grade" (McElderry/Simon & Schuster, $16.99), author Louise Borden uses poetry to capture the joy and nerves of heading into a new school year. ... (08/26/2008)
The best sellers list. (08/24/2008)