
BORDERS BOOKS & MUSIC Happy Thanksgiving, everyone. Safe travels (and carving). Cheers!

BORDERS BOOKS & MUSIC So... what's everyone reading this (hopefully long) weekend?

BORDERS BOOKS & MUSIC It took an entire day's work to create 30 seconds of Wes Anderson's brilliant adaptation of Roald Dahl's "Fantastic Mr. Fox." See an interview with the filmmaker and go behind the scenes on Borders Backlot. Plus, grab a free "Fantastic Mr. Fox" fun pack at selected Borders stores while supplies last. Details >http://bit.ly/70yJF8
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Video: Interview with Wes Anderson & Jason Schwartzman | The Making of the Film | A Cutting Edge Format | Theatrical Trailer

BORDERS BOOKS & MUSIC Sen. Ted Kennedy's wife, Vicki, and his son, Ted Kennedy Jr., talk about the senator's life, legacy, and remarkable memoir, True Compass, this morning on Oprah. Read an excerpt below, and pick up the book today for 50% off as part of our Borders Rewards Member Preview Day >http://bit.ly/53K8pj
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"We were taught never to give up, never to passively accept fate, but to exhaust every last ounce of will and hope in the face of any challenge."

BORDERS BOOKS & MUSIC Just over a year after Michael Crichton's death comes another treasure: a rollicking pirate tale set in the rough-and-tumble Caribbean of the 17th century. Author James Rollins pays homage to Crichton's legacy in our essay.
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"I wouldn't be a writer today if it weren't for Michael Crichton."

BORDERS BOOKS & MUSIC Borders Rewards members can beat the Friday rush with our Member Preview Day -- Wednesday only. Save on books, CDs, games, DVDs, Blu-ray, and more!

BORDERS BOOKS & MUSIC recommends "The Piano Teacher" by Janice Y.K. Lee. Just out in paperback, this sweeping novel of love and betrayal in Hong Kong during World War II has drawn comparisons to Michael Ondaatje's "The English Patient." Learn more about the story and its setting in our book-club chat with the author.
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"'The Piano Teacher' is laced with intrigue. Readers will be enthralled by Lee’s depiction of Will’s relationships with his two lovers... and the unsparing way Lee unravels them." -- New York Times Book Review

BORDERS BOOKS & MUSIC Still living the dream, Susan Boyle releases her debut album today, named after the song that started it all. Hard to remember a more refreshing -- or unlikely -- rise to superstardom...
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Amateur vocalist Susan Boyle became an overnight sensation after appearing on the first round of 2009's popular U.K. reality show Britain's Got Talent. Boyle, who was born in Blackburn, West Lothian, Scotland ...

BORDERS BOOKS & MUSIC Don't forget -- join us for our Polar Express Pajama Party with storytime and more at participating Borders stores Saturday at 11:00 AM.
Location:Participating Borders Stores
Time:11:00AM Saturday, November 21st

BORDERS BOOKS & MUSIC Even in the cold rain, it was quite the turnout for Sarah Palin at our book signing last night in Noblesville, IN. Whether you're a supporter or detractor, her book and its coverage have certainly been one of the stories of the week.
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BORDERS BOOKS & MUSIC A new tradition kids will embrace, the Elf on the Shelf is on the case...
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BORDERS BOOKS & MUSIC A movie as challenging as it is uplifting, Precious is not your typical blockbuster -- but it may well be the cinematic event of the year. In our wonderful discussion with Sapphire, the author describes how a story that's not pretty can still be beautiful >http://bit.ly/4aVgz0
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BORDERS BOOKS & MUSIC Same gorgeous voice, whole new direction: Norah Jones talks about her latest album, "The Fall."

BORDERS BOOKS & MUSIC A gripping paranormal romance (but without the vampires), Alyson Noel's Immortals series is hugely popular with teens and adults alike. Book three, Shadowland, is just out this week. Fans of P.C. Cast, Twilight, Melissa Marr... what do you think?
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He moves toward me, sliding his arm around me, grasping my waist and pulling me near. But I can't risk the closeness, my tears are lethal now, and must be kept far from his skin.

BORDERS BOOKS & MUSIC Join us for a Polar Express Pajama Party this Saturday, Nov. 21, with storytime, singalongs, giveaways, and more!
Location:Participating Borders Stores
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