'The Chris Farley Show' by Tom Farley Jr. and Tanner Colby
Reviewed by Joshua Sandoval
Was the late comedian Chris Farley a tortured soul? Did he lack self-esteem or obsess too much about being the next John Belushi? A new biography looks at the "Saturday Night Live" star.

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'Inventing Niagara: Beauty, Power and Lies' by Ginger Strand
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What could be a fascinating history of the natural landmark is overwrought with irrelevant details.

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May 21, 2008
Markus Dohle will replace Peter Olson as chief executive of the book publisher. The German conglomerate also addresses concerns about its commitment to the book business. >>

May 20, 2008
He's trying to step clear of 'A Million Little Pieces' as he publicizes his novel. >>

May 19, 2008
The outspoken feminist wrote about everyday events in a way that touched on basic human realities. >>

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The author defends the grape's old-fashioned, natural values in response to the industry's growing globalization. >>

May 18, 2008
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The Brazilian journalist has spent more than four decades trying to right wrongs while staying alive and out of jail. >>

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A memoir of life in a nuclear research town >>

May 17, 2008
A flawless draftsman, Elder also had a satiric edge. >>

May 16, 2008
Hall, a well regarded Western novelist, helped build UC Irvine's prestigious writing program and launch the careers of such writers as Michael Chabon, Richard Ford and Amy Tan. >>

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A memoir of life at Bob Dylan's side, in the crucible of Greenwich Village in the early 1960s, before and during the flood of fame. >>

May 15, 2008
He was to be named chairman of the family merchandising company the day he died. >>

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Rapp is a post-9/11 hero who battles terrorism and the threat of war. >>

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Shallow characters populate this poorly written, superficial novel set in Los Angeles. >>

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Walden Media and HarperCollins form a publishing venture. >>

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Ian Frazier's 'Lamentations of the Father' collects humorous essays by a longtime staff writer of the New Yorker. >>

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Memoir celebrates the simple pleasures of artisan wines and the adventure found in every glass. >>

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