Today in Photos (10/17/2012)

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As Madeline Miller prepares for her book reading and signing at the Harvard Coop, she worries that nothing could be a spoiler for a 3,000 year story. She wrote "The Song of Achilles" for the layman but added Easter Eggs for classicists.

Lincoln Letter

William Martin '72 gives a reading at the Harvard COOP from his latest novel, The Lincoln Letters. Martin is the author of ten novels and is a recent recipient of the New England Book Award.

War Preparations, Thefts, and a Beauty Contest

Every Friday, The Crimson publishes a selection of articles that were printed in our pages in years past.

God, Via Javerbaum, Visits the Coop

David A. Javerbaum '93, former executive producer of Comedy Central's "The Daily Show," spoke at the Coop today in promotion of his latest book, "The Last Testament: A Memoir By God."

Coop Revisits Its Role in University

After a significant decrease in textbook sales and criticism from students about high prices, the Coop is now debating what role it should take.

Coop Overcharges For Constitutional Law Text

Students who bought the textbook for Government 1510: “American Constitutional Law” from the Coop will soon be $54.20 less poor.

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The Harvard Square COOP offers a convenient—though sometimes considered expensive—option for Harvard students looking to buy textbooks, coursepacks, school supplies, and even dorm furniture.

Students Vie For Coop Board Positions

When Harvard students walk into the Coop, their main concern tends to be the price of textbooks, but some students have taken a greater interest in the bookstore. Ten Harvard students are currently running to join the 34-member board of the Harvard Cooperative Society. Although the Board can't lower the price of books, many of the candidates hope to open the lines of communication between the Coop and the student body.