60+ Newspaper Book Reviewers

These book reviewers have been updated between 2005 and/or the date noted after the listing. Note that the list also includes the website URL for other reporter contacts at these newspapers. If the contact is vital to you, verify the book reviewer's name and address before making submissions. Please send us any corrections or additions. Email JohnKremer@bookmarket.com. Thanks. Let's keep this list up-to-date for everyone.

Anchorage Daily News, Mike Dunham, Book Editor, 1001 Northway Drive (99508-2098), P O Box 149001, Anchorage AK 99514-9001; 907-257-4305 (life section); 907-257-4200 (main number). Web: http://www.adn.com. Editor and reporter contacts: http://www.adn.com/help/newsroom. Only reviews books about Alaska and by Alaskans. Takes reviews off newswire. Updated 2/08.

The Arizona Republic, Dan Kincaid, Book Editor, 200 E Van Buren, Phoenix AZ 85004; 602-444-8000; Fax: 602-444-2417. Web: http://www.arizonarepublic.com. 1.4 million readers. Updated 7/07.

Atlanta Journal-Constitution, 72 Marietta Street, Atlanta GA 30303; 404-526-5377; Fax: 404-526-5766. Web: http://www.ajc.com. They just eliminated the Book Reviewer position in April 2007. They have no book review editor on staff now. Updated 4/07.

Austin American Statesman, Jeff Salamon, Books Editor, 305 S. Congress Avenue (78704), P.O. Box 670, Austin, TX 78767; 512-445-3720; Fax: 512-445-3968. Email: jsalamon@statesman.com. Web: http://www.Austin360.com or http://www.statesman.com. Salamon is also a sports writer. Updated 4/05.

Baltimore Sun, 501 N Calvert Street (21202); P O Box 1377, Baltimore MD 21278. 410-332-6000; 800-829-8000, ext. 6223. Web: http://www.baltimoresun.com. Updated 1/07.

The Baton Rouge Advocate, Greg Langley, Books Editor, 7290 Blue Bonnet Road (70810); P O Box 588, Baton Rouge, LA 70821-0588; 225-383-1111. Web: http://www.2theadvocate.com. Email: glangley@theadvocate.com. Updated 7/07.

Boston Globe, 135 Morrissey Boulevard, P.O. Box 2378, Boston, MA 02125; 617-929-2000. Web: http://www.boston.com. More information: http://www.boston.com/help/globe_info or https://bostonglobe.com/aboutus/contact/default.asp. Updated 1/08.

  • David Mehegan, Book Editor; 617-929-3263. Email: mehegan@globe.com.
  • Gail Caldwell, Book Editor. Email: caldwell@globe.com.
  • Deborah Jacobs, Assistant Book Editor, 617-929-2924. Email: d_jacobs@globe.com.
  • Katherine Powers, Book Critic, A Reading Life. Email: pow3@earthlink.net. Her column appears every other week.
  • Judith Maas, Bookings (author events).
  • In April 2006, columnist Alex Beam wrote a column about Jesus books, fiction and nonfiction. Email: beam@globe.com.

Boston Herald, Book Editor, 1 Herald Street (02118), P.O. Box 55843, Boston MA 02205; 617-426-3000; Fax: 617-451-3506. Arts & Lifestyle: 617-619-6193. Email: newstips@bostonherald.com. Web: http://www.bostonherald.com. Heather Eng writes about books and authors for The Edge section. Linda Kincaid, Senior Executive Features Editor. Email: lkincaid@bostonherald.com. Updated 7/07.

Boerne Star, Anita Porterfield, Book Editor, 115 Mountain Springs Drive, Boerne TX 78006; 830-537-5940. Email: shaggya@gvtc.com. She also does freelance book reviews for the San Antonio Express News, among others. Updated 4/08.

Buffalo News, Gusto, One News Plaza, P.O. Box 100, Buffalo, NY 14240; 800-777-8680; Fax: 716-856-5150. Web: http://www.buffalonews.com. Editors: http://www.buffalonews.com/services/newsroom/dept_emails.asp. Update 7/07.

  • Jeff Simon, Sunday Arts & Books Editor.
  • Jean Westmoore, NeXt Editor, reviews children's books.

Charlotte Observer, 600 S. Tryon Street, Charlotte NC 28202; 704-358-5234; Fax: 704-358-5036. Web: http://www.charlotteobserver.com or http://www.charlotte.com/mld/charlotte. Updated 4/08.

Chicago Sun-Times, Teresa Budasi, Books Editor, 350 N. Orleans Street, 10th Floor, Chicago IL 60654; 312-321-3000. Email: books@suntimes.com and tbudasi@suntimes.com. Web: http://www.suntimes.com. One of the ten largest newspapers in the U.S. “Each week we offer free local listings of author readings and feature an interview with a local author.” Lisa Lenoir, Travel and Society Editor; email: llenoir@suntimes.com (1/08).

Chicago Tribune, Attn: Books, 435 N. Michigan Avenue #400, Chicago IL 60611-4022; 312-222-3232; Fax: 312-222-3143 or 312-222-0236 (features). Web: http://www.chicagotribune.com. Reviews very few independent presses. Now in the Saturday issue rather than Sunday. Updated 7/07.

  • Elizabeth Taylor, Literary Editor. Email: etaylor@tribune.com.
  • Mary Harris Russell, Book Reviewer, Children's Corner.

Christian Science Monitor

Cincinnati Enquirer, Sara Pearce, Books & Local Lit Writer, 312 Elm Street, Library, 19th Floor, Cincinnati OH 45202; 513-768-8380; Fax: 513-768-8330. Email: spearce@enquirer.com. Web: http://news.enquirer.com. She writes a Tuesday book notes column, a book blog (http://frontier.cincinnati.com/ blogs/litchick), news items, and an occasional feature. Reviews must have a local connection. Updated 7/07.

Cleveland Plain Dealer, Karen Long, Books Editor, 1801 Superior Avenue NE, Cleveland, OH 44114-2198; 216-999-4800; 800-688-4802; Fax: 216-999-6354. Email: klong@plaind.com or entertainment@plaind.com. Web: http://www.cleveland.com. Karen's direct line: 216-999-4410. Updated 8/07.

Contra Costa Times, Sue Gilmore, Book Editor, Bookends, 2640 Shadelands Drive, Walnut Creek CA 94598; 925-977-8482; main phone: 925-935-2525. Email: sgilmore@bayareanewsgroup.com. Web: http://www.contracostatimes.com and http://www.mercurynews. com/books. They have just reinstated their book review section in print. Other staff info: http://www.contracostatimes.com/contactus.

Dallas Morning News, Michael Merschel, Assistant Arts Editor, Books, 508 Young Street, Dallas TX 75202; 214-977-8408. Web: http://www. dallasnews.com. Main phone number: 214-977-8222. Lifestyle editors: http://www.dallasnews.com/connectwithus/newsroom_lifestyles.html. Lisa Cressel, primary lifestyle editor. Merschel's blog: http://books.beloblog.com features book reviews, news about Texas writers, the Dallas literary scene, writing events, and more. Updated 1/08.

The Denver Post, Tom Walker, Books Editor, 1560 Broadway, Denver CO 80202-1577; P.O. Box 1709 Denver C 80201; 303-820-1624; 800-336-7678; Fax: 303-820-1679. Email: twalker@denverpost.com. Web: http://www. denverpost.com. Editors: http://www.denverpost.com/ contactus. Updated 7/07.

Detroit Free Press, Sharon Wilmore, Books Writer, 600 West Fort Street, Detroit MI 48231; 313-222-8733; Fax: 313-223-4726. Email: swilmore@ freepress.com. Web: http://www.freep.com. Main number: 313-222-6400. Editors: http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=200551101001. Updated 7/07.

South Florida Sun-Sentinel, 200 E. Las Olas Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301-2293; 954-356-4710; Fax: 954-356-4612. Web: http://www.sun- sentinel.com. Features editors: http://www.sun-sentinel.com/features/ booksmags. Updated 7/07.

Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 400 West 7th Street (76102), P O Box 1870, Fort Worth TX 76115; 817-390-7720. Web: http://www.star-telegram. com. Life & Arts Department: 817-390-7750; Fax: 817-390-7257. Email: features@star-telegram.com. Newsroom number: 817-390-7400. Editors: http://www.star-telegram.com/contacts. They don't really do original book reviews. Updated 4/08.

Hartford Courant, Carole Goldberg, Books Editor, 285 Broad Street, Hartford CT 06115; Main: 860-241-6200; Carole: 860-241-3999; 860-520-6927. Email: cgoldberg@courant.com. Web: http://www. courant.com. Reporter/editor listings: http://www.courant.com/ about/custom/thc/thc-news-submit,0,7366803.htmlstory. Updated 7/07.

The Honolulu Advertiser, Lisa Griffith, Assistant Features Editor (books), 605 Kapiolani Boulevard (96813), P.O. Box 3110, Honolulu HI 96802; 808-535-2412; Fax: 808-525-8055. Email: lgriffith@honoluluadvertiser.com. Web: http://www.honoluluadvertiser.com. Main number: 808-525-8090. Editors: http://www.honoluluadvertiser.com/apps/pbcs.dll/section? Category=CONTACT. Wanda Adams, Assistant Features Editor, Food, Books, and Travel. Email: wadams@honoluluadvertiser.com. Updated 7/07.

Houston Chronicle, Fritz Lanham, Book Editor, 801 Texas Street (77002-2904), P.O. Box 4260, Houston, TX 77210; 713-362-7171. Email: fritz.lanham@chron.com. Web: http://www.chron.com. Updated 7/07.

Indianapolis Star, Kelly Kendall, Book Editor, 307 N. Pennsylvania Street, Indianapolis IN 46204; 317-444-4000. Email: kelly.kendall@indystar.com. Web: http://www.indystar.com. For a list of reporters, see http://www2.indystar.com/help/contact/newsroom.html. Updated 7/07.

International Herald Tribune, 6 bis, rue des Graviers, 92521 Neuilly Cedex, France; (33-1) 41 43 93 22; Fax: (33-1) 41 43 93 32. General email: iht@iht.com. Web: http://www.iht.com. A daily international English-language newspaper. Book reviews are taken from the New York Times (7/07).

  • Doreen Carvajal, Publishing Reporter
  • Serge Schmemann, Editor of the Editorial Pages
  • Richard Berry and Richard Allen, News Editors
  • Liz Alderman Business Editor
  • Victoria Shannon Technology Editor
  • Peter Berlin Sports Editor

Kansas City Star, John Mark Eberhart, Books Editor, 1729 Grand Boulevard, Kansas City MO 64108-1413; 816-234-4141; Fax: 816-234-4926. Email: jeberhart@kcstar.com. Web: http://www.kcstar.com. Updated 7/07.

Los Angeles Times Book Review, 202 West 1st Street, Los Angeles CA 90012; 213-237-7001; Fax: 213-237-4712. Web: http://www.latimes.com. Editorial staff: http://www.latimes.com/services/newspaper/mediacenter/ la-mediacenter-editorialstaff,0,1090476.story. Updated 7/07.

  • David Ulin, Book Editor.
  • Nick Owchar, Deputy Book Editor. Email: nick.owchar@latimes.com.
  • Susan Salter Reynolds, columnist.
  • Janice Balk. 213-237-7716.

Louisville Courier-Journal, Keith Runyon, Book Editor, 525 W Broadway,
P O Box 740031, Louisville KY 40201-7431; 502-582-4011; Fax: 502-582-4066. Keith: 502-582-4594 Email: krunyon@courier-journal.com. Web: http://www.courier-journal.com. Keith is also the Editor of the Forum. For a list of other Courier-Journal editors (with phone numbers and email addresses), see their website at: http://www.courier-journal.com/ apps/pbcs.dll/ section?Category=contact. Mary Geary, Lifestyle Editor; 507-582-7077. Updated 7/07.

Miami Herald, Connie Ogle, Book Editor, One Herald Plaza, Miami, FL 33132-1693; 305-376-3649; Fax: 305-376-8950. Email: cogle@herald.com. Web: http://www.herald.com. Updated 7/07.

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Geeta Sharma-Jensen, Books Editor, 333 W. State Street, P.O. Box 371, Milwaukee, WI 53201; 414-224-2181; General: 414-224-2000. Email: gjensen@journalsentinel.com. Web: http://www.jsonline.com. Here's what she once wrote about self-help books: “I would never have bothered with them had it not been for a perverse idea to poke fun at them.” This is a common opinion among newspaper book reviewers. In January 2006, Jan Uebelherr (email: juebelherr@journalsentinel.com) did an interview with David L. Katz, author of The Flavor Point Diet. Updated 7/07.

Minneapolis Star Tribune, Sally Williams, Books Editor, 425 Portland Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55488; 612-673-4380; Fax: 612-673-7568. Email: swilliams@startribune.com. Web: http://www.startribune.com. General news: 612-673-4414. Updated 7/07.

Nashville Tennesean, Jonathan Marx, Book Review Editor, 1100 Broadway, Nashville TN 37203; 615-259-8228; Fax: 615-259-8057. Email: jamarx@tennessean.com. Web: http://www.tennessean.com. Bob Smietana interviewed a self-published author, Email: bsmietana@tennessean.com. Updated 4/08.

New Orleans Times-Picayune, Susan Larson, Book Editor, 3800 Howard Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70125-1429; 504-826-3457; 800-925-0000; Fax: 504-826-3186. Email: slarson@timespicayune.com. Web: http://www.timespicayune.com and http://www.nola.com. Updated 7/07.

New York Daily News, 450 West 33rd Street, New York, NY 10001; 212-210-2100; Fax: 212-643-7831. Web: http://www.nydailynews.com. Updated 7/07.

  • Sherryl Connelly, Book Editor; 212-210-1651.
  • Paul Colford, Columnist, Hot Copy and media reporter. Email: pcolford@edit.nydailynews.com. His Hot Copy column appears in the Tuesday and Friday editions of the Business section.

New York Observer, 915 Broadway, 9th Floor, New York, NY 10010; 212-755-2400; Fax: 212-688-4889. Web: http://www.observer.com. A weekly newspaper in New York City.

New York Post, 1211 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10036; 212-930-8000; Fax: 212-930-8542. Web: http://www.nypost.com.

New York Times

Newark Star-Ledger, Deborah Jerome-Cohen, Perspective Editor, 1 Star-Ledger Plaza, Newark, NJ 07102; 973-392-4040. Email: dcohen@starledger.com. Web: http://www.starledger.com. Updated 7/07.

Newsday, Laurie Muchnick, Books Editor, 235 Pinelawn Road, Melville NY 11747-4250. Web: http://www.newsday.com. Arts & Entertainment Editor, 2 Park Avenue, 8th Floor, New York NY 10016-5695; 212-251-6622; Fax: 212-696-0590. Features/Entertainment (Part 2): 631-843-2950; Fax: 631-843-2065. Option: 631-843-4659. Info about editors and reporters: http://www.newsday.com/about/ny-aboutus-quickinfo.story. Aileen Jacobson, Media Writer. Updated 7/07.

The Oregonian, Jeff Baker, Book Critic, 1320 S.W. Broadway, Portland OR 97201-9911; 503-221-8165; 877-238-8221, ext. 8165; Fax: 503-294- 5172. Email: jbaker@news.oregonian.com. Web: http://www.oregonlive. com. Editors: http://www.oregonian.com/newsroom/mailset.html. Updated 9/07.

Orlando Sentinel, Mary-Frances Emmons, Arts and Entertainment Editor, Books, 633 N. Orange Avenue, Orlando FL 32801;  407-420-5671; main number: 407-420-5000. Email: memmons@orlandosentinel.com. Web: http://www.orlandosentinel.com. Editors: http://www.orlandosentinel.com/ about/orl-newsroom,0,7441013.htmlstory. After big papers do a review, send info on the book. They are followers not leaders. Updated 1/08.

Philadelphia Inquirer, 400 N. Broad Street, Philadelphia PA 19130; 215-854-5615; Fax: 215-854-5099. Web: http://www.philly.com. Updated 4/08.

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Bob Hoover, Book Editor, 34 Boulevard of the Allies (15222), P O Box 566, Pittsburgh PA 15230; 412-263-1601; Bob: 412-263-1634; Fax: 412-391-8452. Email: bhoover@post-gazette.com. Web: http://www.post-gazette.com. Updated 7/07.

Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, Rege Behe, Books Editor (Features Reporter),
D. L. Clark Building, 503 Martindale Street, 3rd Floor, Pittsburgh PA 15212; 412-320-7990. Email: rbehe@tribweb.com. Web: http://www.pittsburgh live.com. Main phone number: 412-321-6460. Feature editors: http://www. pittsburghlive.com/x/helpdesk/ptrphone-feat.html. Updated 7/07.

Providence Journal-Bulletin, Doug Riggs, Books and Travel Editor, 75 Fountain Street, Providence RI 02902; 401-277-7000; Fax: 401-277-7346. Email: driggs@projo.com. Web: http://www.projo.com. Editors and reporters: http://www.projo.com/cgi-bin/include.pl/aboutus/emails2.htm. Updated 7/07.

Rocky Mountain News, Patti Thorn, Books Editor, 101 W Colfax Avenue, Denver CO 80202; 303-892-5000; Fax: 303-892-5001. Email: thornp@ RockyMountainNews.com. Web: http://www.RockyMountainNews.com. Patti: 303-892-5419. Updated 7/07.

Sacramento Bee, 2100 Q Street, P O Box 15779, Sacramento CA 95852; 916-321-1000; Fax: 916-321-1109.

“I am a writer in the Sacramento Valley area, and have contacted the Bee numerous times concerning book reviews. The answer has been consistent, if not encouraging: They DO NOT do fiction reviews. They reprint syndicated review columns from Los Angeles, Chicago, Baltimore, et al. in their Ticket section — when they print book reviews at all. If a nonfiction book has some immediate relevance to something going on in Sacra-tomato, they might give it some coverage.”

Saint Louis Post-Dispatch, Jane Henderson, Book Review Editor, 900 N. Tucker Boulevard, Saint Louis, MO 63101; 314-340-8107; Features Fax: 314-340-3080. Email: jhenderson@post-dispatch.com. Web: http://www.stltoday.com. Main phone: 314-340-8000. Editors: http://www.stltoday.com/help/contact-us. Updated 7/07.

Saint Petersburg Times, Colette Bancroft, Book Editor, 490 First Avenue S (33701), P.O. Box 1121, Saint Petersburg FL 33731; 727-893-8435; 800-333-7505. Email: bancroft@sptimes.com. Web: http://www.sptimes.com. Updated 2/07. Pamela Davis, Staff Writer, HotStuff (in teen section). She reviews YA novels, music, movies, games, etc. of interest to teens. Updated 7/07.

Salt Lake Tribune, 90 South 400 West, Salt Lake City UT 84101; 801-257-8742; Fax: 801-257-8525. Opinion fax: 801-257-8515. Email: letters@sltrib.com. Web: http://www.sltrib.com. Brandon Griggs, General Assignment Reporter, Arts Section (often writes about books and authors as well as music and art); 801-257-8689. Email: griggs@sltrib.com. Alicia Greenleigh, compiler, Literary Briefs (event listings). Vern Anderson, editor of the editorial page. Email: vanderson@sltrib.com. Staff info: http://extras.sltrib.com/help/staff.asp. They don't have an official book page. Updated 9/07.

San Antonio Express-News, Steve Bennett, Book Editor, Avenue E & 3rd Street (78205), P O Box 2171, San Antonio TX 78297-2171; 210-225-7411; Fax: 210-229-9268. Email: sbennett@express-news.net. Web: http://www.express-news.net or http://www.mysanantonio.com. Reporters and editors: http://www2.mysanantonio.com/aboutus/ expressnews/ENStaffList.cfm#newsmanagement. Updated 4/08.

San Diego Union-Tribune, Books Editor, P.O. Box 120191, San Diego, CA 92112-0191; 619-293-1321; 800-244-6397; Fax: 619-293- 2436. Web: http://www.uniontrib.com. Also web: http://www.signonsandiego.com. Updated 4/08.

San Francisco Chronicle, 901 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA 94103; 415-777-6258; Fax: 415-957-8737. Email: bookrev@sfchronicle.com. Web: http://www.sfgate.com. Main phone number: 415-777-1111. Chronicle staff: http://www.sfgate.com/chronicle/info/e-mail. Updated 8/07.

San Jose Mercury News, Karen Casto, Books Editor, 750 Ridder Park Drive, San Jose CA 95190; 408-920-5924; main fax: 408-288-8060; Karen's fax: 408-271-3786. Email: kcasto@mercurynews.com. Web: http://www.mercurynews.com/books. Karen is also the editor for the House & Home section. Staff contacts: http://www.mercurynews.com/contactus. Updated 9/07.

Santa Fe New Mexican, Kristina Melcher, Pasatiempo Editor, 202 E Marcy Street (87501), P O Box 2048, Santa Fe NM 87504-2048; 505-995-3878. Main switchboard: 505-983-3303. News: 505-986-3030; Fax: 505-986-9147. Email: kmelcher@sfnewmexican.com. Web: http://www.santafenew mexican.com. Updated 3/08.

Seattle Post-Intelligencer, John Marshall, Book Review Editor, 101 Elliot Avenue West, Seattle WA 98119-4220; 206-448-8170; Fax: 206-448- 8166. Email: johnmarshall@seattlepi.com. Web: http://www.seattlepi.com. Updated 7/07.

Seattle Times, 1120 John Street, Seattle WA 98109; 206-464-2357. Web: http://www.seattletimes.com. Reviews few independent presses outside region. Editorial staff listing: http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/contactus/ newsroom.html. Updated 7/07.

  • Mary Ann Gwinn, Book Review Editor. Email: mgwinn@seattletimes.com.
  • Michael Upchurch, book critic; 206-464-8793.
  • Adam Woog, Mysteries Reviewer.

Tampa Tribune, Kevin Walker, Book Editor, The News Center, 202 S. Parker Street (33606-2395), P.O. Box 191, Tampa, FL 33601-0191; General: 813-259-7711; Newsroom: 813-259-7600. Email: KWalker@tampatrib.com. Web: http://www.tampatrib.com. For other reporters, see http://www.tampatrib.com/tribhelp/staff.htm. Updated 7/07.

Toronto Star, Dan Smith, Book Editor, One Yonge Street, Toronto, Ontario M5E 1E6 Canada. Web: http://www.thestar.com. Updated 7/07.

Tuscon Citizen and Arizona Daily Star, 4850 S. Park Avenue, P O Box 26767, Tucson AZ 85726-6767; 520-573-4561; Fax: 520-573-4109. Web: http://www.azstarnet.com and http://www.tucsoncitizen.com. Daily newspapers in Arizona's second largest city (7/07).

USA Today

Voice Literary Supplement, Ed Park, Literary Editor, Village Voice, 36 Cooper Square, New York NY 10003-4846; 212-475-3300; Fax: 212-475-8944. Web: http://www.villagevoice.com/vls. Updated 7/07.

Wall Street Journal

Washington Post Book World, 1150 15th Street N.W., Washington, DC 20071; 202-334-6000; Fax: 202-334-7502. Email: bookworld@ washpost.com. Web: http://www.washingtonpost.com. Book World web: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/print/bookworld/ index.html. Editor info: http://projects.washingtonpost.com/staff/email. You can email staff members via that web page. The Post also provides a guide to all the DC area bookstores. Updated 7/07.

  • Marie Arana, Book Editor. Email: aranam@washpost.com.
  • Jabari Asim, Deputy Editor, Book World.
  • Jonathan Yardley, Book Critic; 202-334-7883; Email: yardleyj@washpost.com.
  • Michael Dirda, Book Critic. Email: mdirda@gmail.com.
  • Dennis J. Drabelle, Mysteries Editor. He also writes the Book Notes column.
  • Ron Charles, Fiction Critic and Senior Editor.
  • Elizabeth Ward, Children's Books. Email: warde@washpost.com. She reviews many children's books. She also works at the copy desk for foreign stories.

Washington Times, 3600 New York Avenue NE, Washington DC 20002-1947; Main phone: 202-636-3000. Fax: 202-832-2235. Web: http://www.washingtontimes.com. Updated 7/07.

  • Carol Herman, Books Editor. Email: cherman@washingtontimes.com.
  • Jennifer Harper, Media Issues Reporter; 202-636-3085. Email: jharper@washingtontimes.com. She also covers book publishing. Don't send review copies. She doesn't do reviews, but she does cover interesting publishing stories if you have one to tell. Send her information on your innovations.
  • Daniel Wattenberg, Arts & Entertainment Editor; 202-636-3227. Email: dwattenberg@washingtontimes.com.

Westchester Journal-News, One Gannett Drive, White Plains NY 10604; 914-694-9300; Fax: 914-696-8396. Web: http://www.thejournalnews.com. Editors: http://www.thejournalnews.com/about/contactus.html. They don't have a book editor, but their monthly Mind section features many books and authors. They only review local authors. Updated 7/07.

  • Mary Dolan, Life&Style Editor; 914-694-5070; Fax: 914-696-8122.
  • Robert Heisler, Entertainment Editor; 914-694-3507.
  • Kathy McClusky, Arts/Events Editor; 914-694-5074.

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