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07.10.2009 3:19 pm

Two Missouri writers honored for history books

Post-Dispatch Book Editor

Two Missouri authors have been honored for their books involving history.

Harper Barnes won a The Truth About the Fact Award for “Never Been a Time,” an account of the 1917 East St. Louis race riot.

The award is given by The…

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05.20.2009 10:57 am

Review lite: Elmore Leonard’s ‘Road Dogs’

Post-Dispatch Book Editor

We didn’t run a full review of Elmore Leonard’s “Road Dogs” in the paper, but writer Harper Barnes recently read it for recreation and I asked how it was. Here’s his short review of the latest book by the popular writer. Thanks…

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08.18.2008 4:07 pm

Young Literati combine art, history, discussion

Post-Dispatch Book Editor

Like several local cultural organizations, the St. Louis Public Library  has started a group to attract young professionals. This group, of course, is particularly for those love books and want to support the city library. 

Luckily, this should be a no-brainer for energetic city residents: The library system…

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