51.   As Duby gained renown as a medievalist, many of his books were translated into English, to the generous praise of American reviewers.

52.   As for Mafia ties, Puzo laughs, and takes the rumors as testimony to the effectiveness of his books.

53.   As his books were extremely well made and Higgins was prone to order reprintings on the slightest excuse, many Something Else titles are still in print.

54.   As he sits out at a picnic table on a muggy, overcast Sunday at the peaceful abbey, Masson talks about crafting his books.

55.   Asked for his current reading list, he peered into a black leather briefcase stuffed with documents before remembering that his books were in another bag.

56.   At first, Romain wanted others to illustrate his books, but he was never satisfied with the results.

57.   As with many an author, he has spent most of his time working on his books.

58.   Aside from his books, he also contributed to The New York Times, Black Music Research Journal, American Music and other publications.

59.   Before writing his books, he worked for The Boston Daily Record and The Associated Press.

60.   Believing that many people would claim he was receiving preferment, he momentarily wished he could disappear from public service, taking his books with him.