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Alvinology Award 2008

Following last year’s tradition when I did a 2007 round-up with an “Alvinology Award”; here’s my list for 2008. I always love to compile boliao summary listings – how can I miss out the chance to do so once a … Continue reading

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Gomorrah: Italy’s Other Mafia

This is a very powerful non-fiction book written by vigilante journalist, Roberto Saviano.  Saviano grew up in Secondigliano, a rundown of 10,000 inhabitants on the fringe of Naples, Italy, of which close to a quarter of its residents are incarcerated … Continue reading

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