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Portis speaks

In a 2001 interview, Charles Portis recalls his days in journalism, and an arm-wrestling session that resulted in a broken arm (not his).

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Instant books

The book “Espresso” machine, which stores 2.5 million titles for instant printing, is slated for launch in U.S. libraries this year. (Via.)

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Gay marriage under attack in MA

Legally married gay couples, like my sister and her partner, still have to worry that Mass voters may amend the state constitution to declare their unions invalid.

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The Smart Set: Lauren Cerand’s Six-Day Forecast

The Smart Set is a weekly feature, compiled by Lauren Cerand, that usually appears Mondays at 12:30pm and highlights the best of the week to come. Special favor is given to New York’s independent booksellers and venues, and low-cost and free events. Please send details to lauren [at] maudnewton.com by the Thursday prior to publication, with the event’s date in . . .

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