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Thursday, August 21, 2008

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Today’s Feature: “Second Place is First to Lose” by Todd Levin
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The 2008 Tournament of Books

Believe it or not, the Rooster of 2008 is fast approaching, and this year he is a monster, more ruthless than ever, ready to rip the guts out of 2007’s best novels to find out which one is the hardiest, the meatiest, the most delicious.

But we need your help. Please let us know by Friday, December 14th your top two (2) favorite novels from 2007 so we can make sure our readers have a voice amidst all the screams. Please note: Books must be fiction, in English, and published in 2007. Short story collections and novellas are not invited.

Shoot your two (2) nominations with the subject Rooster 2008 to This has been closed, thank you for your submissions.


TODAY’S FEATURE

Second Place is First to Lose

The current war between console makers is bloody, and sides must be chosen. Concluding his series on the video games that have formed him, TODD LEVIN looks to the next generation.

Royalty Check

Fame!

Clay Risen investigates three cases of skewed distinction: individuals renowned for one thing and completely unknown for another.

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Engaging the Fans

Of Montreal have devised a marketing strategy to entice fans into buying (rather than stealing) digital downloads of their new album: offering specially designed merchandise with every purchase.