The much awaited new book on the Duke lacrosse rape case is now out; authors Stuart Taylor, Jr. and K.C. Johnson need no introduction to readers of this site. More: Instapundit, Jeralyn Merritt, Abigail Thernstrom in WSJ.
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My local Barnes and Noble (Jackson, MS) did not get any copies. They ordered some when I asked about the book on Tuesday. I was rather puzzled about this. I ordered a copy at an independent bookstore (which had some copies before Tuesday but I was unaware of this).
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