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The Time Traveler’s Wife

Rated PG-13

Henry has a rare disorder that sends him careening along the time line of his life whenever things get tough. Clare has loved him since childhood. Eric Bana and Rachel McAdams star in this romantic drama about a woman struggling to build a life with a man who could flip into another dimension at any time.

“In Plain Sight,” Season Two

Mary McCormack is U.S. Marshal Mary Shannon of the federal witness protection program. Each week, gripping new plot action plays out against Mary’s constant struggle to balance her career and her quirky family. Written with a deft wit, each episode offers a refreshing twist to the conventional cop drama.

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Alan Jackson • Freight Train (Arista)

Over the years, Jackson has won a solid base of fans with his no-frills persona and deceptively simple country music. With more than 50 million albums sold and 34 No. 1 hit singles, he’s a winner, and his
laid-back performing style ensures he’s likely to be around a lot longer.

Madonna • Sticky & Sweet (Warner Bros.)

Madonna’s live shows always feature spectacular choreography, lighting effects and video. The dance-pop diva broke records with a two-part, two-year world tour to promote her album Hard Candy (2008). Fans will want this two-disc musical and visual record of her latest multimedia extravaganza.

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House Rules, by Jodi Picoult (Atria/Simon & Schuster)

Jacob Hunt is an unusual teen with a knack for forensic analysis. Crime scenes are his beat, and he’s able to tell police where to focus their efforts. But when he finds himself accused of murder, Jacob must deal with a legal system that doesn’t understand how his mind works.

Nebula Awards Showcase 2010, edited by Bill Fawcett (Roc Trade)

Sci-fi/fantasy is one arena where short stories never go out of fashion. The annual Nebula Awards Showcase presents the year’s best in a single collection, ideal for quick reads. And with a lineup that includes Ursula K. LeGuin, John Kessel and Harry Harrison, you can’t go wrong.