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Noted 'Newsweek' Columnist Jonathan Alter to Read From and Sign Copies of 'Between the Lines' at Borders in Washington, DC Nov. 10

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WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 /PRNewswire/ --

Who:

Jonathan Alter is senior editor and an award-winning columnist at "Newsweek" who covered this year's presidential election extensively. He is also a best-selling author of "The Defining Moment: FDR's Hundred Days and the Triumph of Hope." In addition to his duties at "Newsweek," he is a contributing correspondent and analyst for NBC News, appearing regularly on "Countdown with Keith Olbermann" and other network and MSNBC programs. Now, Alter has put together "Between the Lines," a collection of his columns that has been published by Borders and is being sold exclusively at Borders and Waldenbooks stores as well as on Borders.com.

What:

Jonathan Alter signs and reads from his book, "Between the Lines: A View Inside American Politics, People, and Culture," which is a collection of "Newsweek" articles written by Alter that chronicles the last quarter-century of American political history.

    When and Where:
    Monday, Nov. 10 at 6:30 p.m.
    Borders
    1801 K Street NW
    Washington, DC 20006
    (202) 466-4999

Why:

For more than 20 years, Alter has witnessed the biggest events of our time. He was in the Soviet Union when communism was collapsing, in Florida during the historic 2000 recount, at Ground Zero just after 9/11 and in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina. Featuring insightful articles about these events and many others, "Between the Lines" assembles some of the best work from Alter's career at "Newsweek." Reflecting Alter's eclectic interests, the book also includes extensive analyses of the Bush and Clinton families; profiles of John McCain, Warren Beatty, Paul McCartney and many others; and reflections on his personal life including his battle with cancer.

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