Monthly Archives: February 2011

Almost missed this one

Posted on February 24, 2011 by Doug Merlino

The Hustle in good company in Booklist’s Black History Month round-up: Booklist Soul men; Spotlight on BLACK HISTORY; Book review Wright, David The first time I began to be aware of the troublous nature of race in America was when I … Continue reading →

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“I laughed, cried, got angry and spent a lot of time in thought”

Posted on February 24, 2011 by Doug Merlino

Really nice review from the Grand Rapids Public Library: The Hustle An interesting way to wrap up Black History Month for avid readers is to check out Doug Merlino’s first book, The Hustle.  I think that some of the best creative … Continue reading →

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Great Basketball Books #1: David Halberstam’s “Breaks of the Game”

Posted on February 8, 2011 by Doug Merlino

Having spent seven years working on a “basketball book” of my own gave me plenty of time to work my way through notable entries in the genre. A handful of them have stayed with me. I thought it might be … Continue reading →

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Number 5 with a bullet!

Posted on February 6, 2011 by Doug Merlino

Very cool news! “The Hustle” makes the Seattle Times top 5 nonfiction bestseller list for the second week in a row. Unfortunately, Stieg Larsson is proving tough to dislodge. 1. My Father at 100, Ron Reagan 2. Unbroken: A World War … Continue reading →

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Simply Brilliant — Cornel West breaks it down on Craig Ferguson

Posted on February 4, 2011 by Doug Merlino

Part 1: httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vt-kAIyeJf8 Part 2: httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wbhnzR973eY&feature=related Part 3: httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mgMj0idnKI8&feature=related

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