About Books & Literature: New Books from Jennifer Weiner and Philip Roth

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Books & Literature From Megan Romer, your About Books & Literature Editor This week, we've got reviews of new releases by favorite authors Jennifer Weiner and Philip Roth, and two very different reviews of the new independent film Howl, about Allen Ginsberg and his famous poem. Jennifer Weiner - 'Fly Away Home' Jennifer Weiner is beloved by women around the world for her funny and poignant female characters and the dramatic (and sometimes hilarious) tales of their lives. Her latest book, which tells the story of a politician's shamed wife and her two very different daughters, will surely please Weiner's fans. Philip Roth - 'Nemesis' Nemesis is Philip Roth's thirty-first novel, but according to our reviewer, it's not his best. Though it covers some common Roth themes and eras -- Judaism in America, the 1940s, and so on -- it isn't the best prose he's ever produced. Still, it might be worth a read for die-hard fans. 'Howl' From One Perspective... Bob Holman, our About.com Guide to Poetry, loved the new movie Howl, about Allen Ginsberg and his famous poem, which rocked (and shocked) the world. ... and 'Howl' From Another Our independent film reviewer Peter Richter, on the other hand, didn't love it so much. The one thing they agreed upon? James Franco as Allen Ginsberg. He is by all accounts fabulous, as though he was made for the role. Books & Literature Ads Books New Ya Books Books and Authors Fiction Audio Books Good Novel Books Featured Articles If You Like Harry Potter, You Might Like... E.B. White's List Trick Shakespeare in Klingon? Books About Bullying For Kids and Teens Great Comic Investment: Drawerboxes How to Cry on Cue   More from About.com Is it a Cold or the Flu? Knowing whether you have a cold or the flu can help you treat your symptoms more effectively. More > Concerned About Your Drinking? This short quiz can help you identify whether or not you have a drinking problem. Take the quiz now >   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Books & Literature newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   2010 NY Comic-Con Photo Highlights Sonic the Hedgehog Cosplay Svetlana Chamakova Yen Press Crew Advertisement