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EW EAGERLY AWAITS

THE BULGARI CONNECTION Fay Weldon (Atlantic Monthly, $23, on sale Nov. 21) Industry insiders pooh-poohed the author's sponsorship by the Bulgari jewelry company. Will sly name-drops make her admirable storytelling droop?

STRAIGHT UP OR ON THE ROCKS William Grimes (North Point Press, $20, on sale Nov. 21) The New York Times restaurant critic has revised his classic 1993 anti-teetotaling toast, with his top 100 picks for favorite alcoholic pick-me-ups.

KISS AND MAKE-UP Gene Simmons (Crown, $25.95, on sale Dec. 11) Born Chaim Witz, the Kiss frontman reveals the man behind the makeup in his autobiography. Previously unpublished photographs should keep tongues wagging.

Originally posted Nov 16, 2001 Published in issue #625-626 Nov 16, 2001 Order article reprints

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