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A dance hostess in a sparkly evening gown lies on the floor of a country estate. She has been murdered. Or has she? An a…
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In a surprise to at least one of its readers, the New York Times Magazine featured an article, or essay, on the meaning …
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Whether you are draped across the chaise longue in a boa-accented dressing gown or lounging on the sofa in your favorite…
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Both Canada and the United States had “great reads” contests this year, sponsored by their public broadcas…
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The words they use across the pond are befuddling for most Americans. To describe this visually, imagine driving down a …
