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Amazon.com: The Darling Dahlias and the Naked Ladies (9780425241288): Susan Wittig Albert: Books: "A brand-new mystery in the 'exceptional' (Booklist) series by the national bestselling author.

Rumors are sprouting in Depression-era Darling, Alabama. The town's newest visitors, Nona Jean Jamison and Miss Lake, may be the Naughty and Nice Sisters from the Ziegfeld Frolic, who specialize in dancing nearly naked.

The Dahlias suspect more than modesty when Nona denies her association. They'll have to dig through clues to get to the root of the mystery..."

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The 10 Greatest Scenes in the History of Gore

Be warned: It's really gory, but it's video, so you don't have to watch the scenes. You can just read about them.

The 10 Greatest Scenes in the History of Gore

Dream Bookshelf

Dream Bookshelf Is Not Just For Fantasy Novels

Link via Neatorama.

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Orrie Hitt, Nudist Camp, Beacon, 1957.

‪Noir Night 2 at Murder by the Book‬‏

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Coming Soon: Chutes and Ladders -- The Movie

Telegraph: "Hollywood is turning to board games and video games as the basis for new blockbusters amid suggestions studios are running out of original ideas."

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It's About Time

NYTimes.com: "“The men’s-wear set has recently rediscovered the joy of proper mechanical timepieces,” Mr. Williams said. “Right now there is no clearer indication of cool than wearing a watch. If it was your grandfather’s bubbleback Rolex, even better.”"

It's Baaaaaaack

Dallas TNT | Inside TV | EW.com: "It’s official: TNT is bringing back Dallas, and with original series stars Larry Hagman, Patrick Duffy and Linda Gray.

The 1980s hit will get a modern makeover on the cable network, which just gave its new version of Dallas a 10-episode series order (full official description below). But you don’t have to wait until next summer, when the series debuts, to get a look at the show: TNT will give viewers a preview of the pilot on Monday night during the season premieres of The Closer and Rizzoli & Isles."

18 Attributes of Highly Effective Liars

18 Attributes of Highly Effective Liars

Criminal Genius of the Day

StarTribune.com: "Investigators from the sheriff's office were called. They noted that the package was addressed with a preprinted label from the Paralyzed Veterans of America.

Inside Schaffer's house, investigators found a sheet of identical labels, minus one."

Andy Hardy Meets Debutante

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No Comment Department

Marin residents very upset about new Pizza Orgasmica paint job, fear "Tacos Fellatio"

Hat tip to Art Scott.

PimPage: An Occasional Feature in Which I Call Interesting Books to Your Attention

Amazon.com: Books Can Be Deceiving (A Library Lover's Mystery) (9780425242186): Jenn McKinlay: Books: "Lindsey is getting into her groove as the director of the Briar Creek Public Library when a New York editor visits town, creating quite a buzz. Lindsey's friend Beth wants to sell the editor her children's book, but Beth's boyfriend, a famous author, gets in the way. When they go to confront him, he's found murdered-and Beth is the prime suspect. Lindsey has to act fast before they throw the book at the wrong person."

Here's the Plot for Your Next Hasidic Thriller

The Private Eye Wears a Skullcap and Tzitzit - NYTimes.com: "Not your usual private eye, Mr. Levin is a practicing Orthodox Jew, a member of the Bobov Hasidic sect and the founder of T.O.T. Private Investigation and Consulting, a New York-based company that specializes in Orthodox-related cases worldwide. The company, whose focus is uncommon — and perhaps unique in the United States — hires forensic experts, former homicide detectives, photographers and even pilots, mostly on a per-case basis. Its services range from investigations into international banks and Israeli investment companies to local background checks for prospective Shidduchim, or Orthodox marital arrangements."

Hat tip to Jeff Meyerson.

Banana at Large!

Banana at Large After Attacking Gorilla

Hat tip to Art Scott.

Yet Another List I'm Not On

Best Websites: "107 Best Websites On The Web"

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