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•	Marlo Thomas writes about life-changing words
•	A hard-to-turn-down 'Promise'
•	Creating successful change in your life

MORE BOOK EXCERPTS
•	Take this family reunion out for a spin
•	Senator Kennedy's plan for America
•	Tricks to succeeding as the 'chick-in-charge'
•	Why are younger Americans so miserable?
•	Deep down do women want to be housewives?
•	Thomas L. Friedman examines globalization
•	Who really was the Boston Strangler?

BIOGRAPHY AND MEMOIRS

TAKE THIS FAMILY REUNION OUT FOR A SPIN

In "The Ride of Our Lives," the "Today" show's Mike Leonard captures his poignant cross-country tour with his relatives. Read an excerpt.

•	Reflecting on joys and trials of being a woman
•	Top editor's advice? Women can have it all
•	Peek inside one of the most provocative minds
•	Gossip queen dishes on her loves - her dogs!

MONEY

TRICKS TO SUCCEEDING AS THE 'CHICK-IN-CHARGE'

New book, "The Girl's Guide to Being a Boss (Without Being a Bitch)," offers advice to help women succeed at the top. Here's an excerpt.

•	Breaking the silence of women and their money
•	Is Wall Street hazardous to your wealth?
•	What it takes to 'rule' the business world
•	Look at the world from a different angle

HUMOR

AL FRANKEN TELLS 'THE TRUTH' AFTER TELLING 'LIES'

In his latest book, the political satirist writes about a future Americans can build together. Here's an excerpt.

•	Bill Maher: The polite and timid observer?
•	Democracy in America: Jon Stewart breaks it down
•	Perrone goes overboard in latest Hiaasen novel

RELATIONSHIPS

GOT A RING ON YOUR FINGER AND FREAKING OUT?

In "Emotionally Engaged," Allison Moir-Smith helps brides-to-be interpret their conflicting feelings. Read an excerpt.

•	When does a secret become a double life?
•	A woman's journey to rediscover herself
•	Help wanted: What does his job say about him?
•	Why so many singles can't find love
•	Do you suffer from the need-to-please disease?

FAMILY AND HEALTH

JULIE ANDREWS WRITES A TALE ABOUT MOUSE ACTORS

In "The Great American Mousical," she and co-author Emma Walton Hamilton chronicles the fate of a decrepit theater and its troupe of mice

•	Deep down do women want to be housewives?
•	Being your 'Mother's Daughter'
•	Simple advice for 'Real Moms'
•	When motherhood becomes a laughing matter

FICTION

A HARD-TO-TURN-DOWN 'PROMISE'

Author Harlan Coben brings back Myron Bolitar in new thriller, 'Promise Me'

•	Lupica's latest baseball story brings the 'heat'
•	Power, money and sex in Jackie Collins' latest
•	Books: Who's stalking Hollywood's stars?
•	Art imitates life in Nicole Richie novel

HISTORY AND POLITICS

SENATOR KENNEDY'S PLAN FOR AMERICA

In "America Back on Track," Senator Edward Kennedy argues the U.S. is at a crossroads, and presents an agenda for reform. Read an excerpt.

•	Thomas L. Friedman examines globalization
•	Who really was the Boston Strangler?
•	Lincoln's death triggered an amazing manhunt
•	Chatting with Hollywood's famed film pioneers

MISCELLANEOUS

MARLO THOMAS WRITES ABOUT LIFE-CHANGING WORDS

In her follow-up book, the actress shares stories from ordinary people about the extraordinary words that inspired them. Read an excerpt.

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•	Why are younger Americans so miserable?
•	Excerpt: 'Daily Candy A to Z'
•	Put me in (life) coach! Tips for seeking counsel
•	Did ya ever wonder: 'Does anything eat wasps?'
•	Got pooch problems? New book can help

BOOKS FROM DATELINE NBC

THE MYSTERY OF 'THE JESUS PAPERS'

What if everything you think you know about Jesus is wrong? Author Michael Baigent makes controversial assertions.

•	Cancer at 23
•	Wallace: Between you and me
•	Wilson: Politics of truth, politics of war
•	'Schoolgirl murder'

TOP STORIES FROM TODAY

EXCLUSIVE: JOLIE ON THE NEED FOR GLOBAL EDUCATION

In an exclusive interview with NBC's Ann Curry, the actress explains why global education has become her global mission.

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•	Stay neutral in the latest style and makeup tips
•	Nigella Lawson shares a spring luncheon menu
•	The mysteries of Argentinean malbec