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Radical Islam

Journalist and news producer Brigitte Gabriel talks about the historical and religious roots of radical Islam, and why she believes it’s a deadly threat. Her new book is They Must Be Stopped.

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A Field Guide to the British

England and the U.S. share a language and intertwined histories, but are still two very different cultures. Sarah Lyall, a New York Times reporter based in London, uses her American perspective to help us make sense of English culture…from the traditional “stiff upper lip,” to modern consumerism. Her new book is The Anglo Files: A Field Guide to the British.

Weigh in: What do you think are the biggest cultural differences between the British and American cultures?

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Father Mychal Judge of the FDNY

Franciscan priest Father Mychal Judge, who worked with the FDNY, is listed as the first official casualty of 9/11. Michael Daly’s new biography of him is The Book of Mychal: The Surprising Life and Heroic Death of Father Mychal Judge.

Event:
Michael Daly will be signing books
Monday, Sept. 8 at 7 pm
at Borders, 10 Columbus Circle
New York City

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A Reporter Investigates His Own Life

Hard-living journalist David Carr talks about his life in the newspaper business, and his struggles with drug addiction and failed relationships. For his best-selling new memoir, The Night of the Gun, he draws not only on his own memories but also on extensive fact-finding interviews he conducted with old friends, ex-girlfriends, cops, and co-workers.

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