BOOKS
Friends of the West Fargo Public Library to host February sale 
Friends of the West Fargo Public Library will host a one-day book sale Feb. 6.
January 24, 2010
MSUM visiting writer series starts Feb. 15
The 24th season of the Tom McGrath Visiting Writers Series at Minnesota State University Moorhead kicks off Feb. 15, featuring author Jane Jeong Trenka, who will speak at 4 p.m., followed by a reading at 8 p.m., both in Comstock Memorial Union 101.
By Forum staff reports , January 24, 2010
Full list of recommended books
Here is a full list of the books recommended as winter reading from five Fargo-Moorhead area book experts. The list is divided into age groups from infants to teens:
January 12, 2010
Cool winter reads for kids
Summer reading lists are all well and good, but for many people winter is the best time to curl up with a good book.
January 12, 2010
Scenes and syllables: Fargo pastor, artist team for new book
Jamie Parsley is used to working with someone else’s words. As a pastor at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Fargo, he goes to the Bible for inspiration, guidance and interpretation.
By John Lamb , January 07, 2010
S.C. first lady Jenny Sanford will have memoir published in Feb.
By Associated Press , January 05, 2010
Local libraries evolve with advent of new technology
The old adage that the Internet would bring about the death of local libraries might just be a tall tale, after all.
By Kristen Daum , January 05, 2010
West Acres’ B. Dalton bookstore to close
Fargo’ West Acres mall is losing one of its original tenants.
The B. Dalton bookstore will close Jan. 16.
By Jon Knutson , January 02, 2010
Making a scene: Add some bling to your fling
Jessica Baumgardner and Jes Gordon had little in common before their mutual agent teamed them up besides a first name.
By John Lamb , December 24, 2009
Bison Books offers alternative
Privately owned business to compete with NDSU BookstoreBrian Page and Joe Rosasco saw opportunity in North Dakota State University’s growth.
By Jon Knutson , December 18, 2009
‘Power and Stride’ nominated for award
“Power and Stride: The Nancy Burggraf Story” has been nominated for the Minnesota Book Award.
By Forum staff reports , December 17, 2009
‘Beautiful Women’ book signing event Thursday
Billy Black and Chris Linnares will be signing copies of their book “Beautiful Women of North Dakota” from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Zandbroz, 420 Broadway, Fargo.
By Forum staff reports , December 11, 2009
Palin's 'Going Rogue' sells 1 million copies
NEW YORK - "Going Rogue" has gone platinum.
By Associated Press , December 01, 2009
West Fargo library hosts holiday events for public
The West Fargo Public Library is ushering in the holiday season with upcoming events for families and children.
By Forum staff reports , December 01, 2009
Submissions sought for feature on local books
Hey, local authors, we need your help.
November 22, 2009
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Review: Sherlock Holmes
I was hesitant to watch "Sherlock Holmes," the latest movie adaptation of the exploits of the world's first consulting detective, because I like Robe
The book that got Reid in trouble also has some interesting tidbits about Daschle
The new book "Game Change" has Harry Reid in hot water because of his racially insensitive comments about Barack Obama. Gannett columnist and South Dakota native Chuck Raasch pointed out in a Saturday column that the book also contains some new revelations about the relationship between To
Posted by: Seth Tupper on Jan 18, 2010 at 11:01 AM | Republic Insider11 Time Wasters and Movies to Watch
Here are a few oddball and esoteric blogs and a few short movies you may enjoy: A Laker in China, telling the entertaining tale of a Midwesterner teaching English in China. Vintage Ads, which is pretty much what it sounds like. If you like my other blog, Reprint, you will probably enjoy
Posted by: Kari Lucin, Daily Globe on Jan 12, 2010 at 11:00 AM | Oh Look, a Shiny Thing!Books and Movies
I just finished watching, "Julie and Julia," a movie about a writer who creates a blog detailing her year of cooking from Julia Child's cookbook. Meryl Streep does a phenomenal job of becoming Julia Child. Amy Adams portrays Julie Powell, whose book becomes the movie. I started thin
Posted by: HOMD on Jan 10, 2010 at 9:15 PM | Highlight of My DayFeedback Feedback... Loop Loop?
I had an unusual experience in a restaurant Friday evening. After a perfectly delicious meal that I pretty much inhaled, I left the building with my family. My dad had forgotten something at the table and went back to fetch it, and while he was there, he had a brief chat with our waitress. She reco
Posted by: Kari Lucin, Daily Globe on Jan 4, 2010 at 3:34 PM | Oh Look, a Shiny Thing!Dude, Where's My Book?
The New York Times takes a look at an academic study of all things Lebowski today, a new book about Joel and Ethan Coen's cult movie, "The Big Lebowski." The 1998 film stars Jeff
Cats for Gold, Free Rice and Writing Badly Well
Some websites are esoteric and dedicated to a single bizarre purpose, which can be amusing but begs the question: How did they think of that? Here are a few of them. Disapproving Rabbits is dedicated to pictures of rabbits who look grumpy. That's it. That's all there is, although the captions
Posted by: Kari Lucin, Daily Globe on Dec 23, 2009 at 5:00 AM | Oh Look, a Shiny Thing!
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