Fake Book News #8 — Lindsay Lohan Sues Amazon

Lindsay Lohan sues Amazon for selling bio of dead NYC Mayor John Lindsay, saying people associate “Lindsay” with her. http://bit.ly/LinSUIT

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Fake Book News #7 — Study Shows Books Are ‘Better Than a Placebo’

Harvard Medical School study shows books are “better than a placebo” at easing stress.

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Fake Book News #6 — Amazon.com Offers Low APR Financing on Coffee-Table Books

Amazon, hoping to lure back alienated customers, offers low APR financing to qualified buyers of coffee-table books.

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Fake Book News #5 — Malcolm Gladwell Honored by New Chia Authors Line

Chia says success of Chia Shrek and Chia SpongeBob inspired its new Chia Authors line: Series begins with Chia Malcolm.

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Fake Book News # 4 — FDA Says Americans Consume Too Many Books With Metallic Covers

FDA says Americans consume too many books with metallic covers: Urges pregnant women to “limit or avoid” Dan Brown novels.

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Fake Book News #3 — World Bank Seeks Bailout From James Patterson

World Bank, running out of money, seeks $800 billion bailout from James Patterson.

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Fake Book News #2 — National Book Critics Circle

National Book Critics Circle changes its name to National Association of Unemployed Former Book Editors.

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Fake Book News #1 — Don De Lillo Says He Will Give Up Writing Novels Because ‘Paranoia Is Overdone’

Don De Lillo says he will give up writing novels because “paranoia is overdone.”

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