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Scott Douglas' Memoir is a Love Story to Public Librariansnew

His librarian vignettes are entertaining, scenes of crazy patrons and even crazier co-workers. But while everyone can relate to stories about neighborhood characters and Office Space-esque bureaucracy, Douglas' humor can take them only so far.
Baltimore City Paper  |  Tina Plottel  |  07-08-2008  |  Nonfiction

Hipster Homicide: Rayo Casablanca Explains What's Killing Him About The Scenenew

Set in Williamsburg, Hipsters takes off at breakneck speed with a snarl of characters and lifestyles. "I can't tell you how many times people have told me that they really liked reading about hipsters getting whacked," Casablanca says.
Charleston City Paper  |  Alli Marshall  |  07-02-2008  |  Author Profiles & Interviews

Ben Nugent Reveals the Truth: Nerds Defy Definitionnew

American Nerd plays out as part vindication, part apology, and it relates his personal experiences to a range of social, political and historical images and ideas.
New York Press  |  Jerry Portwood  |  05-15-2008  |  Author Profiles & Interviews

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