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Meet The Guy Who Has Been A Hero, A Pirate, A 'Mountain Of Molten Lust'
Model Jason Aaron Baca has appeared on 475 romance book covers. By his tally, that's more than even Fabio. His is a story of hard work and luck in the swashbuckling, bodice-ripping world of romance.
Time Catches Up With Us All In 'The Heavenly Table'
Donald Ray Pollock's surreal, hardscrabble new novel is set in 1917, but it could just as well be 917; his characters are all lost in time and puzzled by the pace at which the future's coming at them.
Dalí Provides A Surrealist Shot In The Arm For A Fading Monterey Museum
A huge collection of Salvador Dalí's art is now open in a former history museum in Monterey, Calif. It's the work of real estate mogul Dmitry Piterman, who has amassed more than 570 Dalí pieces.
Boston Considers Landmark Status For Legendary Citgo Sign
The Boston Landmarks Commission voted to study whether the modern - and some say - tacky, Citgo sign is culturally important enough to warrant state protection as a historic landmark.
'The Dream Life Of Astronauts' Is A Journey To Emotional Deep Space
Patrick Ryan's book of short stories is set around Cape Canaveral, Fla., during the 1960s and '70s. Critic Maureen Corrigan says it's the best new short story collection she's read in light years.
'The War At Home' Recounts The Tension Of Being A Military Spouse
As the wife of a Navy fighter pilot, memoirist Rachel Starnes has had much of her life — including where she lives and how often she gets to live with her husband — determined by his career.
What's For Dinner? 10 Strategies To Help Busy Parents Get Food On The Table
We asked food experts, parents and nutritionists for their best tips for making weeknight meals happen.
'Schumer' Writer Jessi Klein On Barbies, Ageism And Pumping At The Emmys
Klein won an Emmy in 2015 for her work on Inside Amy Schumer. Her new book, You'll Grow Out of It, is a collection of humorous personal essays.
Diversity Drives The Story In The Latest Incarnation Of Superman
If you've been in a comics store lately, you've noticed the increasing diversity on the shelves: a biracial Spiderman, a Muslim Ms. Marvel, and today, a Chinese man takes up the mantle of Superman.