The trouble with love triangles is, somebody almost always has to lose. This is a defect in real life, so why shouldn't it be a problem in fiction too? The endings of Joe Orton's "Entertaining Mr. Sloane" and James L. Brooks' "Broadcast News" each got around this challenge in innovative ways, but most writers wind up contenting themselves with the usual solution. They pick a winner, then go back and cover their tracks to gin up suspense. |
The St. George Book ClubThe seven of us have been friends for many years and, after discovering that each of us enjoys reading, we created a book club. Different Views Barrington Book ClubOur club has been meeting for about 10 years. We started out with six neighbors and have expanded to 11 current members. |
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1. "Shock Wave" by John Sandford
2. "The Affair" by Lee Child
3. "Survivors" by James Wesley Rawles
Hardcover nonfiction bestsellers
1. "Killing Lincoln" by Bill O'Reilly and Martin Dugard
2. "Boomerang" by Michael Lewis
3. "I Never Thought I'd See the Day" by David Jeremiah
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