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Cities Of Bone And Flights Of Fancy In 'Updraft'

by Amal El-Mohtar

In Fran Wilde's world life happens above the clouds, towers are built from song and humans fly. Critic Amal El-Mohtar says Wilde's new novel is a powerfully innovative work of fantasy.

Wikiweirdia

Punchable Face. Exploding Head Syndrome. Whole Body Transplant. Can you tell which of these Wikipedia pages is fake? We didn't think so. But, like our contestants, you'll have a great time trying!
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License To ILL

This final round is totally sick--in a good way! Every answer contains the letters "I-L-L" in consecutive order. It's the only time you'll see Camilla Parker Bowles next to a George Foreman Grill.
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The Double Life of Liliane

'Liliane' Builds A Life From Fragments Of Memory

by Jane Ciabattari

Young Liliane reads Bonjour Tristesse with her father in Italy, Peyton Place with her mother in Maine — and author Lily Tuck builds the disparate pieces of her life into a compelling portrait.