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Michael Merschel: Michael Merschel is The Dallas Morning News books editor.
Joy Tipping: Joy Tipping is an arts writer and Guide copy editor who occasionally reviews books and author talks.


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July 1, 2008


New Books Tuesday

10:08 PM Tue, Jul 01, 2008 |  | 
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Some literary tidbits to whet your appetite this week:
* Rome 1960: The Olympics That Changed the World, by David Maraniss (Simon & Schuster, $26.95). On the eve of the Beijing Olympics, this book examines a politically eventful yet often overlooked Olympics.
* Death Angel, by Linda Howard (Ballantine, $26). Features a woman fleeing her crime-lord lover after stealing his money. Oops.
* The Last Patriot, by Brad Thor (Atria, $26). Thriller chronicles the worldwide struggle to uncover an ancient Islamic secret. ("Where's Osama?")
* A Summer Affair, by Elin Hilderbrand (Little, Brown, $24.99). Tells the story of a Nantucket glass artist having an affair with her friend's husband.
* Chasing Darkness, by Robert Crais (Simon & Schuster, $25.95). Continues the deservedly popular Elvis Cole series.

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Janet Evanovich signing in Plano

2:52 PM Tue, Jul 01, 2008 |  | 
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Evanovich05.JPGCatching up on some recent literary happenings ... here's Rick Barrick's photo of Janet Evanovich signing Fearless Fourteen at Barnes & Noble, Park at Preston in Plano. (Click for an excerpt from her Web site.)

Rick reports that 90 people were in line to get tickets when the store opened at 9 a.m., and "hundreds" showed up for the June 20th signing. (The Fresh Fiction blog was on the scene as well.)

Multiply that by the six other stops on her tour, and you'll understand why she was in a hand brace by the end, USA Today reports.

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