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Science fiction and fantasy books

published Sun, Mar 07 2010 02:00 GMT
Three recent science fiction and fantasy novels find horror and bloodshed in the past, present and future. A fourth serves as a tribute to a ... more

San Francisco Chronicle Best-Sellers: March 7

published Sun, Mar 07 2010 02:00 GMT
This weekFICTION Bay AreaLast weekWeeks on list 1THE HELP, by Kathryn Stockett (Putnam Adult; 464 pages; $24.95)1482THE GIRL WHO PLAYED WITH FIRE, by Stieg Larsson ... more

Fresh Ink

published Sun, Mar 07 2010 02:00 GMT
Yann Martel (above) has received a handwritten note from President Obama praising the Canadian author's 2002 novel "Life of Pi." In the note, Obama wrote ... more

'Pinotgate' controversy gives grape a bad name

published Sun, Mar 07 2010 02:00 GMT
Could bungling by French vintners finally end our tortured love affair with Pinot Noir? The fallout of what we'll call Pinotgate began last month with ... more

Carneros Pinot Noir

published Sun, Mar 07 2010 02:00 GMT
California's Carneros appellation - one of the early recognized cool climates for Pinot Noir - has a foot in both Sonoma and Napa counties. Carneros ... more

Ring Around the Ring of Kerry

published Sat, Mar 06 2010 06:03 GMT
One of Ireland's most popular destinations is the Iveragh Peninsula — known to shamrock-lovers everywhere as “The Ring of Kerry.” The Ring, lassoed by a ... more