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Oprah’s Book Club: Author Douglas Stuart reads “John of John” excerpt

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Oprah Winfrey selected “John of John” by award-winning author Douglas Stuart, known for “Shuggie Bain,” as her latest book club pick. Watch the author, Douglas Stuart, read an excerpt from his novel that Winfrey calls ” a complex and compelling tale that ultimately showcases the transformational power of love.” Source link

Reader’s guide for “John of John” by Douglas Stuart, Oprah’s book club pick

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Oprah Winfrey named her newest book club pick: Douglas Stuart’s “John of John.” Here are questions to guide you as you read the novel.  Reader’s Guide Questions  by Paula Cooper  John of John begins in a solitary red phone box in Edinburgh as Cal Mcleod is summoned home after four years in art school by … Read more

Man arrested at Trump’s Miami golf club for disorderly conduct, Secret Service says

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A man was arrested Saturday at President Trump’s Doral National Golf Club just outside of Miami after an alleged disturbance, the U.S. Secret Service said. Mr. Trump was not at the club at the time, Secret Service said. According to Secret Service Miami acting special agent in charge Michael Townsend, a man approached a security … Read more

Man drives car full of explosives into building of Oregon athletic club

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A popular local athletic club is closed in Portland, Oregon, after a man drove a car full of explosives and propane into the building on Saturday. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Authorities responded to the Multnomah Athletic Club just before 3 a.m., after employees reported … Read more

1 dead after vehicle crashes into Oregon health club, police say

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PORTLAND, Ore. — One person is dead following a fiery crash at a health club early Saturday in Portland, Oregon, and evidence of an explosive device was found in the vehicle, police said. Little information was immediately available from the Portland Police Bureau about the incident that occurred shortly before 3 a.m. at the Multnomah … Read more

Reader’s guide for “Go Gentle” by Maria Semple, Oprah’s book club pick

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Oprah Winfrey named her newest book club pick: Maria Semple’s “Go Gentle.” Here are a couple of questions to guide you as you read the novel. Reader’s Guide Questions When Adora hits her lowest point, Stoicism feels “obvious and reasonable.” How much did you read her philosophical turn as a genuine intellectual awakening or as … Read more

Judge tosses PETA’s lawsuit against the American Kennel Club over dog breed health

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NEW YORK — The animal rights group PETA’s lawsuit over the health of French bulldogs and some other popular dog breeds has been dismissed, with a judge saying a New York law was misapplied to the case. The suit, filed last year, marked a new front in the PETA’s long-running campaign against dog breeders. The … Read more