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How Roald Dahl Prepares Us for the Hardships of Adulthood
How Roald Dahl Prepares Us for the Hardships of Adulthood
By Nicholas Laskin
September 18, 2014

The renowned children’s author undoubtedly has a way with words, but he’s also a master of confronting the difficulties of life.

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“The Classics” are Not Timeless
“The Classics” are Not Timeless
By Eric Williams
September 15, 2014

Readers should embrace classic literature, but we shouldn’t worship The Classics.

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Wanted: Editorial Intern for Fall Semester
Wanted: Editorial Intern for Fall Semester
By Black Balloon Publishing
July 30, 2014

Make your dreams come true — or at least get some publishing industry experience and college credit — by interning with The Airship and Black Balloon Publishing.

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South Florida Barber Shop Doubles as Library (Finally, Some Good News out of Florida)
South Florida Barber Shop Doubles as Library (Finally, Some Good News out of Florida)
By Michelle King
July 21, 2014

Young men are grooming their minds as well as their hairdos at Royal Touch Barber Shop in Sunrise, Florida.

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Rereading the Thrillers of My Youth
Rereading the Thrillers of My Youth
By Adina Applebaum
July 09, 2014

My 12-year-old self loved books filled with blood, boobs and brains. In other words, my 12-year-old self loved Christopher Pike.

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Behaving Yourself in Britain: The 1942 U.S. Government-Issued Guide to England
Behaving Yourself in Britain: The 1942 U.S. Government-Issued Guide to England
By George Dobbs
July 03, 2014

On the eve of America’s entrance into World War II, the U.S. military wanted to ensure its men got along across the pond without too many “boners.”

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Can You Identify the Handwriting of These 12 Famous Authors?
Can You Identify the Handwriting of These 12 Famous Authors?
By Adina Applebaum
June 10, 2014

Prove once and for all that you’re Oscar Wilde’s greatest fan by identifying his penmanship.

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In Defense of Musical Theater
In Defense of Musical Theater
By Michelle King
June 06, 2014

It's much more than jazz hands. It's life and death, childhood and growing up.

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Better Than Summer Camp: 10 Books to Help You Relive Your Childhood Summers
Better Than Summer Camp: 10 Books to Help You Relive Your Childhood Summers
By Michelle King
June 04, 2014

These 10 books are the next best thing to school being out for the summer.

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Forget the After-Party: 6 Books to Read While Hiding in a Corner at Prom
Forget the After-Party: 6 Books to Read While Hiding in a Corner at Prom
By Emma Kantor
June 02, 2014

Prom-night jitters? Save room on your dance card for these literary misfits.

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