Book excerpt: "Birnam Wood" by Eleanor Catton

The latest novel by the Booker Prize-winning author of "The Luminaries" is a thriller set in New Zealand pitting radical environmentalists and a scheming billionaire.

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Book excerpt: "Birnam Wood" by Eleanor Catton
The latest novel by the Booker Prize-winning author of "The Luminaries" is a thriller set in New Zealand pitting radical environmentalists and a scheming billionaire.
Mar. 19, 2023 - Entertainment - CBSNews.com - Entertainment
Book excerpt: "Spoken Word: A Cultural History" by Joshua Bennett
A look back on the development of this vibrant form of poetry, encompassing diverse voices at verse gatherings, slam competitions, and the influence of social media.
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Book excerpt: "Spoken Word: A Cultural History" by Joshua Bennett
A look back on the development of this vibrant form of poetry, encompassing diverse voices at verse gatherings, slam competitions, and the influence of social media.
Mar. 19, 2023 - Home - CBSNews.com - Top stories
Book excerpt: "Romantic Comedy" by Curtis Sittenfeld
A single comedy writer swears off looking for love on her late-night TV series, until a good-looking pop star arrives to host the show.
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Book excerpt: "Romantic Comedy" by Curtis Sittenfeld
A single comedy writer swears off looking for love on her late-night TV series, until a good-looking pop star arrives to host the show.
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Book excerpt: "I Have Some Questions for You" by Rebecca Makkai
The author of "The Great Believers" returns with this New York Times bestselling novel about a woman who examines the mysteries still surrounding the decades-old murder of her boarding school roommate.
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Book excerpt: "I Have Some Questions for You" by Rebecca Makkai
The author of "The Great Believers" returns with this New York Times bestselling novel about a woman who examines the mysteries still surrounding the decades-old murder of her boarding school roommate.
Mar. 19, 2023 - Entertainment - CBSNews.com - Entertainment
Book excerpt: "STFU," on the power of keeping your mouth shut
Author Dan Lyons' new book is a call to talk less, and to listen more.
Mar. 17, 2023 - Home - CBSNews.com - Top stories
Book excerpt: "STFU," on the power of keeping your mouth shut
Author Dan Lyons' new book is a call to talk less, and to listen more.
Mar. 17, 2023 - Entertainment - CBSNews.com - Entertainment
Book excerpt: "The Best Strangers in the World" by Ari Shapiro
In his memoir, the host of NPR's "All Things Considered" writes of a life in journalism, and music, and what they have in common.
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Book excerpt: "The Best Strangers in the World" by Ari Shapiro
In his memoir, the host of NPR's "All Things Considered" writes of a life in journalism, and music, and what they have in common.
Mar. 17, 2023 - Entertainment - CBSNews.com - Entertainment
Chris Wood: Nottingham Forest striker out for the season with injury
Nottingham Forest striker Chris Wood is ruled out for the rest of the season with a thigh injury.
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Video shows children running out of woods during Nashville school shooting
Security video shows children sprinting out of the woods and across a busy street as they fled a shooting Monday at The Covenant School in Nashville.
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Video shows children running out of woods during Nashville school shooting
Security footage shows children sprinting out of a wooded area and across a busy street as they fled a shooting Monday at The Covenant School in Nashville.
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'They escaped from the woods': Witness describes scene outside of school
CNN's Don Lemon speaks to Jason Hoffman, a witness who helped children cross the street during the shooting of a private Christian school in Nashville, Tennessee.
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Tour event moves from Norman course to Woods'
Mayakoba, designed by LIV Golf CEO Greg Norman, won't host the World Wide Technology Championship, which moves to Tiger Woods' El Cardonal layout.
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PGA Tour: Tiger Woods-designed golf course to host 2023 World Wide Technology Championship
A Mexican golf course designed by Tiger Woods will host the 2023 World Wide Technology Championship.
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Suspect found dead in woods after Denver school shooting wounds two administrators
The coroner's office announced Thursday morning that a body was identified as the 17-year-old suspect in a shooting at Denver's East High School.
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Review: Broadway's 'Bad Cinderella' gets lost in the woods
As you settle into your seat at Broadway’s “Bad Cinderella,” the subtle sound of piped-in birdsong greets you
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Cathie Wood’s ARK funds snap up Block after short-seller report
Cathie Wood's family of funds wasted no time pouncing on weakness in shares of Block after a short-seller report.
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Body found in woods was student accused in Denver school shooting, coroner says
Body found after shooting occurred at East high school in Denver, wounding two administratorsA body found in the Colorado woods near an abandoned car was that of a 17-year-old student accused of wounding two administrators in a shooting at his ...
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Don't miss this under $100 deal on acacia wood Adirondack chairs at Walmart
Plus, find more outdoor furniture deals at Walmart, Wayfair, Serena and Lily and more.
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Cathie Wood’s internet fund make its first Microsoft purchase
Cathie Wood on Monday bought a stock she doesn't trade very much -- Microsoft.
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Opinion: Why is Sweden afraid of publishing this book on race?
When mirrors show us how we look, we adjust what needs to be fixed. We don't break those mirrors simply because we won't accept our reflection.
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