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A Good Read — Frozen In Time by Mitchell Zuckoff
Imagine surviving the winter for five months in a place where the wind can cut your eyes out. That’s what five men had to do in Greenland in November 1942, as detailed in the book Frozen In Time by Mitchell Zuckoff.
A Good Read — Orphan Train by Christina Baker Kline
In her new book Orphan Train, Christina Baker Kline writes about a little known and disturbing piece of American history that went on for 75 years.
A Good Read — A Deeper Love Inside by Sister Souljah
Sister Souljah, the author known as the voice of the hip-hop generation, is finally out with the sequel to her 1999 novel, The Coldest Winter Ever. WNEW’S Judlyne Lilly talked to her about A Deeper Love Inside: The Porsche Santiaga Story.
A Good Read — Better Nate Than Ever by Tim Federle
Author and dancer Tim Federle followed the classic rule — “Write what you know” — in his book “Better Nate than Ever.”
A Good Read — Trying by Rebecca Gale
Work-life balance is such a sought-after concept in today’s society that it has its own Wikipedia page. In Roll Call editor Rebecca Gale’s first novel, “Trying,” she explores that concept using some anecdotes from her own time as a Capitol Hill staffer.
A Good Read — Society’s Child: My Autobiography, By Janis Ian
Janis Ian made a big, controversial splash in the 1960’s, when she was just a teenager, with her song ‘Society’s Child.’ Her tune of an interracial romance made waves during a time of civil unrest.
Wizards Collapse Down Stretch, Fall To 4-27
Joe Johnson’s jumper with 0.7 seconds left in the second overtime lifted the Brooklyn Nets to a 115-113 victory over the Washington Wizards on Friday night.
Haslett: “I Came Here To Win A Super Bowl”
The Washington Redskins held their second day of practices in the bubble as they continue preparation for the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday.
RG3: “We’ll Be Ready”
The Washington Redskins started their on-field preparation today for the Seattle Seahawks as they’ll host their first home playoff game since January of 2000.
Wizards Snap Eight-Game Losing Streak, Beat Magic
Jordan Crawford scored 27 points and the worst-in-the-NBA Washington Wizards showed they can still win a game every once in a while, breaking an eight-game losing streak Friday night with a 105-97 victory over the Orlando Magic.
