Book Review: 'The People of the Book'
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By Susie Kopecky on Dec 24, 2011 - 9:35:56 AM
BEVERLY HILLS—Gertrude Himmelfarb's new work, The People of the Book, is a marvelous new publication which dazzles, educates an challenges age-old assumptions about English-Jewish history.
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Book Review of 'Let There Be Facebook'
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By Susie Kopecky on Nov 20, 2011 - 10:30:56 PM
BEVERLY HILLS—A witty new book is hitting the shelves, and the main star is the social networking site Facebook. The big surprise? The book is a surprisingly good resource for connecting youth to history.
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'Prints Of Classic Hollywood' For The Holidays
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By Contributor on Oct 23, 2011 - 9:10:53 PM
BEVERLY HILLS—When I began working on my sixth book, “The Prints of Classic Hollywood” it was something that was a labor of love. For over three decades I have been a collector of some of the most rare photographs.
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Jennifer Jones, A Worthy Biography
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By Contributor on Oct 16, 2011 - 12:54:58 PM
BEVERLY HILLS—Jennifer Jones was truly an American icon, who made such an impression on moviegoers, that to this day she’s known by millions. Jones is most remembered for her role in “The Song of Bernadette.”
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Julie Newmar Adds To Her Impressive Resume
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By Contributor on Oct 9, 2011 - 9:04:07 PM
BEVERLY HILLS—When a person meets Julie Newmar, you get the impression of an elegant, tall, sensual, intelligent, gorgeous and stylish lady in Tinseltown. TV's most famous Catwoman claws out advice!
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Dennis Hopper Biography, A Must Read
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By Tommy Garrett on Oct 2, 2011 - 10:00:59 PM
BEVERLY HILLS—This week I read “Dennis Hopper: The Wild Life of a Hollywood Rebel,” and remembered a man I once considered a friend. However, by the time I finished the book, I realized Hopper was an enigma.
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Michael St. John's Biography Has Heart
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By Tommy Garrett on Sep 25, 2011 - 8:08:08 PM
BEVERLY HILLS—My colleague Michael St. John’s new autobiography “Hollywood Through the Back Door” is a wonderful read. It’s filled with real-life anecdotal information that proves his determination.
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Mary McDonough's NYC Debut, Exclusive
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By Tommy Garrett on Sep 18, 2011 - 7:11:26 PM
MANHATTAN, NY—Mary McDonough’s New York début of “Lessons From the Mountain: What I Learned From Erin Walton,” featuring Richard Thomas (John Boy Walton) was a huge hit in the Big Apple.
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Meneffe's Rise In Lou-Tellegen's Biography
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By Tommy Garrett on Sep 11, 2011 - 12:01:43 PM
HOLLYWOOD—Lou-Tellegen may not be a name that moviegoers today recognize. He’s one that most Hollywood historians certainly know, and he should be remembered for his films.
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Feminist Lisa Bloom’s Great Advice
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By Tommy Garrett on Sep 4, 2011 - 8:06:16 PM
BEVERLY HILLS—Lisa Bloom is a well-known and respected attorney, journalist and legal analyst. However, what does Dr. Phil, Jane Velez-Mitchell, Jeffrey Toobin and I, all think of her? Read and find out.
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'A Dance With Dragons': The Next Bestseller
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By Tommy Garrett on Aug 7, 2011 - 8:01:48 PM
BEVERLY HILLS—“A Dance with Dragons” is the fifth of seven planned novels in the epic fantasy series “A Song of Ice and Fire” by prolific and popular American author George R. R. Martin.
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'Enlightenment Of Evil,' A Moving Memoir
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By Tommy Garrett on Jul 27, 2011 - 11:28:47 PM
BEVERLY HILLS—As I read Don English’s autobiography “Enlightenment Of Evil,” I found myself feeling almost the way that I did when I was reading Jaycee Dugard’s epic accounts.
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Author Irene Keller Debuts Weight Loss Book
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By Tommy Garrett on Jul 26, 2011 - 12:35:05 PM
BRENTWOOD—You can meet local author Irene Keller at the Diesel Bookstore on Sunday as she signs copies of her book, “Foodaholic: The Seven Stages to Permanent Weight Loss.”
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'ET' Star Dee Wallace Making Multiple Appearances
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By Tommy Garrett on Jul 21, 2011 - 11:02:55 AM
SANTA MONICA—Dee Wallace inspires readers to turn up their heart-entered bright light to live a brilliant life. The famed actress will be signing her book locally next week.
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'A Stolen Life': The Best Autobiography In 2011
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By Tommy Garrett on Jul 17, 2011 - 11:20:10 PM
BEVERLY HILLS—Jaycee Lee Dugard becomes an American hero in her autobiography even though she tries to paint herself as an everyday person after an 18-year kidnapping.
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Casey Anthony Pregnancy Shocker, Exclusive
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By Tommy Garrett on Jul 17, 2011 - 10:23:29 PM
ORLANDO, Fla.—With Casey Anthony about to be released from Orlando County, Fla. jail on Sunday, authors Kathleen McKenna and Marti Rulli give me an exclusive on her pregnancy.
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New Book Based On Caylee Anthony Murder
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By Tommy Garrett on Jun 25, 2011 - 12:01:43 AM
ORLANDO, Fla.—This week, authors Kathleen McKenna and Marti Rulli told me exclusively about plans for a novel about the infamous murder case of 2-year-old Caylee Anthony.
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Dee Wallace Signs Her Book At Local Library
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By Tommy Garrett on Jun 22, 2011 - 4:43:31 PM
SANTA MONICA—Dee Wallace inspires readers in “Bright Light.” The actress who has starred in films from “Cujo” to “Lassie,” and who also starred in “ET” will be signing books next month in Santa Monica.
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'Was That A Name I Dropped?' Is Enjoyable
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By Tommy Garrett on Jun 19, 2011 - 3:40:39 PM
BEVERLY HILLS—This book is the most riveting book I’ve encountered over the past weeks. In very intense and hyper-intelligent story version, the author details his own life in Hollywood.
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An American Author In Egypt, Exclusive
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By Tommy Garrett on Jun 19, 2011 - 11:08:17 AM
BRENTWOOD—Former Los Angeles resident Eden Unger Bowditch will appear at Diesel Bookstore locally to discuss her life in Egypt and her novel “The Atomic Weight of Secrets.”
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'Wally: The True Wallace Reid Story'
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By Tommy Garrett on Jun 12, 2011 - 12:44:15 PM
BEVERLY HILLS—When Hollywood historian and acclaimed author David M. Menefee wrote “Wally: The True Wallace Reid Story,” I knew that it would be great page-turner.
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'Early Pleasures' Book Signing And Party
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By Tommy Garrett on Apr 21, 2011 - 12:59:49 PM
PACIFIC PALISADES—Frederick Kohner’s great literary work is legendary. Decades ago the prolific writer spun great tales and stories surrounding his beautiful daughter Kathy nicknamed Gidget.
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