Books

Heroes Once More

David Maraniss's "Rome 1960" details great tensions and athletes of the 1960 Olympics.

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Food & Dining

Raising the Coffee Bar

Washington cafes using specialty beans brew a better cup.

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• Recipe Finder
• Tom Sietsema Dining Reviews

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Home & Garden

House Calls: A Romantic Retreat

They want their bedroom suite to serve as a peaceful getway. Can a local designer help?

• Organizing the Attic: Week 10
• Gardening Tips by Month
• Gardening: Community Plotlines

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Movies

Boys Will Be Boys

"Step Brothers" is so childish it seems to arrive in diapers, and that's not bad -- at all.

• Critics: Hunter, Hornaday, Thomson
• Opening This Week
• Summer Movie Guide

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Television

2008 Emmy Nominations

See photos, watch the nomination ceremony and vote for your favorite nominee.

• Tom Shales | Lisa de Moraes
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Travel

Lake Shore Dive

The miles of sandy beaches along Lake Michigan are a Chicago secret.

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• What's the Deal?

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