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 What the heck does "Balling the Jack" mean?

The savviest, most appealing team since "The Sting"

Spin doctors, rented strangers, thumb wrestlers, toe suckers, grizzly bears, and other creatures. . . in Washington, of course. Does "shaken, not stirred" mean that it's OK for jogging?

Suspense that will surprise and reward



FEATURE OF THE WEEK

Hilarious in every way: this classic Russo satisfies completely.

Straight Man
By Richard Russo
author of "Nobody's Fool"


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