Winter Reading Thirteen of EW's regular book reviewers share our experiences of reading and thinking about some 28 new books, including some by famous authors and others by gifted new writers. Books make great gifts, and it's a special treat in the midst of the holiday activities to find a few hours in the middle of the day to curl up with a book. Do it! .   December Kids Calendar         Galleries: Monotypes by Lynn Wiley       Calendar: Spearhead     News: How Eugene Split: EW analyzes the local vote. News Briefs:  Wetlands Saved | UW to Join WRD | Protesting the SOA | AIDS Day Observed | Use of Force | Bye Bye Boc Happening People: Herb Everett, Peace Rose Press. Viewpoint: Squandered Power: Which way will the Green Party go now? Living Out: Ethel's Hideaway: Battling life's evil is exhausting. Letters: EW readers sound off. What's Happening: This week's entertainment highlights. Calendar: The week's events at a glance. Check out upcoming holiday events in EW's new Holiday Happenings calendar. There's also a special new December Kid's Calendar for the holidays! Galleries: Art events and exhibits in local galleries. Movies: Lois Wadsworth reviews Unbreakable. PLUS: Movie Listings and Video Releases. Music: Brett Campbell previews the upcoming Festival of the Millennium; Vanessa Salvia previews this week's happening gigs. PLUS: This week's Clubs Listings. Performance: Aria Seligmann previews the Lord Leebrick Holiday Vaudeville Show and Actor's Caberet's production of Central High's Class Reunion. 2000 Gift Guide: Indulge those on your list with gifts of health & well-being. Holidays: EW's guide to the season. Free Will Astrology: Your horoscope according to Rob Brezny. Back to Top .