Jerry Stahl gets toxic for 'Happy Mutant Baby Pills'

The 'Permanent Midnight' writer discusses how warning labels and a new child gave him the inspiration for 'Happy Mutant Baby Pills,' a trippy jaunt into the world of chemicals and OTC medication.Jerry Stahl believes it's impossible to shock an audience anymore, but in his new novel, "Happy Mutant Baby Pills" (Harper Perennial, $14.99 pp.), he comes close. Continue reading at 'Los Angeles Times'

[ Los Angeles Times | 2013-11-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Jerry Stahl gets toxic for 'Happy Mutant Baby Pills'

The 'Permanent Midnight' writer discusses how warning labels and a new child gave him the inspiration for 'Happy Mutant Baby Pills,' a trippy jaunt into the world of chemicals and OTC medication.Jerry Stahl believes it's impossible to shock an audience anymore, but in his new novel, "Happy... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2013-11-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Royal baby spurs bounty of baby books, including 'The Royal Nappy'

The on-its-way Royal Baby has spurred a bounty of picture books, perfect for the little Royal Baby itself and other, non-royal babies of its generation.Picture this: The royal nappy. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2013-07-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Happy Workplace=Happy Workers

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In the audiobook oral history “Surely You Can’t Be Serious: The True Story of ‘Airplane!,’” a cast of dozens fondly revisits a now-classic film. Continue reading at The New York Times

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Doctor Who has left the ABC after nearly 60 years – and Russell T Davies knows some fans aren’t happy

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