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Reading Ulysses in Baghdad

Navigating global hotspots, William Roebuck (’78, MA ’82) embraces international service in a diplomatic career worthy of his literary background.
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‘Fight Songs’

Author Ed Southern ('94) explores why sports mean so much to us.
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Summer’s Best Reads

The newest members of the Writers Hall of Fame — plus one — offer their top picks.
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‘Saving Chocolate Thunder’

Children's book a dream come true for author Erin Mooney Slavik ('01)
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Summer’s hottest reads

Six alumni writers offer their top picks, from books on the Unabomber and Jimmy Stewart to Lincoln's spymaster.
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The Perfect Gift

John Wagner’s ('81) life is just ‘perfect’ with son David
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For author Steve Duin (’76, MA ’79), the truth makes great fiction.

His new book explores the pressures and politics of high school sports.
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Summer’s hottest books

Five alumni writers offer their top picks, from spy novels to fantasy tales to a sports saga.
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On Mother’s Day, remember what was — and what can be

A day that often leads to reflection.
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A rare collector

Jan Hensley's ('64) book collection offers a snapshot of 20th century literature
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Gooey butter cake and more

Ryan Nusbickel ('96) leaves TV behind for a new career writing children's books.
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@War: The battlefield of the future

Author Shane Harris ('98) takes readers into America's new cyberwar
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Didn’t skip a beat

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Pete Daniel (’61) shapes Southern history

Author Pete Daniel (’61, MA ’62) chronicles the South’s transformation.
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Finding his joy, at last

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Second verse for ‘Poetry Man’ Dave Johnson (’90)

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Dave Johnson (’90): Poetry for probation

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For fathers after 40

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