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Monday, March 22, 2010

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Introduction to Nerdhalla

The Tournament of Books is less than two weeks away. As an appetizer, our official ToB Statistician, ANDREW SEAL, runs six years of numbers on Round 1. Time to download your brackets and place bets. (The Rooster | February 25, 2010)

The 2010 Tournament of Books

Six years and growing, this year’s TOURNAMENT OF BOOKS will debut in March. Until then, we’ve got judges, the shortlist, and your shot at picking Zombies. (The Rooster | January 12, 2010)

The 2010 Tournament of Books Long List

Now is not the time to look backward over a decade. Now, say THE ROOSTER STAFF, is the moment to look forward: to the 2010 Tournament of Books. (The Rooster | December 9, 2009)

Rooster Shirts, Judges, and Brackets, Oh My!

The FIFTH ANNUAL TOURNAMENT OF BOOKS is preparing to launch in a few weeks. Here are this year’s brackets for your office-gambling pleasure, as well as information about the 2009 judges and our brand new Rooster tees. (The Rooster | February 19, 2009)

The 2009 Tournament of Books

We interrupt our regular publishing schedule to bring you news of one feisty Rooster. Enjoying its fifth year, THE 2009 TOURNAMENT OF BOOKS is coming soon, and we’ve got the nominees to prove it. (The Rooster | January 13, 2009)

Judges for the 2008 Tournament of Books

We interrupt our normal publishing schedule to bring you further news of the following sponsored event: THE 2008 TOURNAMENT OF BOOKS is just one week away, and we’ve got some judges we’d like you to meet. (The Rooster | February 28, 2008)

The 2008 Tournament of Books

We interrupt our normal publishing schedule to bring you news of the following sponsored event: now in its fourth installation, THE 2008 TOURNAMENT OF BOOKS is coming soon, and we’ve got the nominee list to prove it. (The Rooster | February 21, 2008)

The 2007 ToB Brackets and Book Bloggers’ Office Pool Contest

The 2007 Tournament of Books will begin this Thursday, but before then we have the brackets, the judges, and a contest for a lucky reader to win every book involved in this year’s bloodshed, courtesy of Powells.com. (The Rooster | March 5, 2007)

Announcing TMN’s 2007 Tournament of Books

Ladies and gentlemen, book nerds and illiterates, here are this year’s candidates for the Rooster Award in the 2007 Tournament of Books, sponsored by Powells.com—and we need your help in setting up the brackets. A message from KEVIN GUILFOILE. (The Rooster | February 20, 2007)

The Seven Veils of Self-Importance

The bets are in, the brackets are filled out, and the judges have sharpened their knives. Welcome to the 2006 Tournament of Books, sponsored by Powells.com. (The Rooster | March 20, 2006)


TODAY’S FEATURE

Go Climb a Tree

When all you want is get away from it all, just grab a branch, hoist yourself up, and leave your troubles below. RALPH GAMELLI guides you to a peaceful place.

OUR MAN IN BOSTON

Manguel on Reading

Alberto Manguel writes about his first love.

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