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Set in a not-so-swanky spa outside of L.A., "Pampered to Death" is the latest installment in Laura Levine's long-running series. Publishers Weekly calls it "delightful," and Levine's completely objective husband (me) would wholeheartedly agree. She'll be signing books on Saturday afternoon from 3 to 5 at the Spitfire Grill in Santa Monica (3300 Airport Ave). Hope to see you there.
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Mark Lacter created the LA Biz Observed blog in 2006. He posted
until the day before his death on Nov. 13, 2013.