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Michael R. Bloomberg, Doctor of Laws Michael R. Bloomberg, an entrepreneur, politician, and philanthropist, served as New York City’s 108th mayor, ending his third term in 2013. Bloomberg was elected shortly after the September 2001 terrorist...

Front Porch Books is a monthly tally of books—mainly advance review copies (aka “uncorrected proofs” and “galleys”)—I’ve received from publishers. Because my dear friends, Mr. FedEx and Mrs. UPS, leave them with a doorbell-and-dash method of delivery...

We're only in the first month of the new year, but this much is already clear: There are a lot of good books coming our way. From nonfiction that aims to understand how we got here to beachy page-turners that will help you make your escape (even on a...

Nelson Mandela (Weston Woods) ©2012 by Kadir Nelson Constitution USA with Peter Sagal. 2 DVDs. 4 hrs. Prod. by TPT National Prods. and Insignia Films. Dist. by PBS Dist. 2013. ISBN 978-1-60883-901-8. $29.99. Gr 9 Up–Sagal, the find-humor...

“The Fireman” book, Joe Hill(Photo: Courtesy of the publisher) The temperatures are high this summer, so if you’re staying in town, odds are you’re staying indoors. Here’s a look at 25 books to keep you occupied while you battle the heat, ranging from...