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I know I’ve been on a kick lately pairing books for discussions. I  like having all the related reading in one place. Also, I want to give readers a choice in titles if the topic is going to be difficult for some to handle. Possibly no subject is more harrowing than the tragedy at Columbine [...]

If asked to name authors who more people should be reading, Adam Langer would be one of the first names from my mouth. He’s a Chicago-born author and playwright, now living in New York City, a marvelous choice for book groups. Books with interesting characters in varied relationships are the easiest for groups to discuss, [...]