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Even in children's lit, do male authors gain more attention than female?Children鈥檚 books have long been assumed to be the domain of women. But do male authors enjoy disproportionate representation and recognition even here?
3 poetry collections that are full of surprisesThese three poetry collections take readers in unexpected directions.
Kevin Young talks about loss, joy, and "Book of Hours""Book of Hours," Kevin Young's eighth poetry collection, moves from the death of his father to the birth of his son.
'Ask Me: 100 Essential Poems' invites a new generation of readers to discover William StaffordSon Kim speaks for his father William Stafford, shaping a powerful new collection from the thoughtful poet's work.
Cesar Chavez: Author Miriam Pawel says history rarely tells the whole Chavez storyPawel is the author of the book 'The Crusades of Cesar Chavez.'
Librarians select the world's best new novelsThe IMPAC Dublin Award asks library systems from various countries to nominate the best new works of fiction.
'Game of Thrones' title 'Khaleesi' rises in popularity as baby nameAccording to the Social Security Administration, almost 150 babies were named Khaleesi in 2012.
'Everything I Need To Know I Learned From a Little Golden Book,' a fun guide to life, becomes a bestseller'Everything' is by Little Golden Books editorial director Diane Muldrow.
The Wrong EnemyWho is the true enemy in Afghanistan? NY Times reporter Carlotta Gall points the finger at Pakistan.
Reader recommendation: Revenge of the Women's Studies ProfessorMonitor readers share their favorite book picks.
CasebookThe elusive nature of happiness is the theme that runs through Mona Simpson's sixth novel, about a California teen who spies on his parents as their marriage crumbles.
Reader recommendation: The Boys in the BoatMonitor readers share their favorite book picks.
Carl Hoffman, author of 鈥楽avage Harvest,鈥� on the mysterious 1961 death of Michael RockefellerWhat happened to Michael Rockefeller? After a pair of intense trips to New Guinea, 'Savage Harvest' author Carl Hoffman believes he knows.
Bestselling books the week of 4/10/14, according to IndieBound*What's selling best at independent bookstores across America.
'Game of Thrones' is picked up for fifth and sixth seasons'Game of Thrones' returned for a fourth season on April 6.
Oh no 鈥� Archie of Archie Comics will die this summer!Archie will 'sacrifice himself heroically while saving the life of a friend,' according to Archie Comics.
'Updike' and 'John Updike: The Collected Stories'Biographer Adam Begley explores the life of the American writing legend in 'Updike,' while the Library of America has released a collection of 186 Updike short stories in the boxed set 'John Updike: The Collected Stories.'
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CIA used 'Doctor Zhivago' as a propaganda tool in Russia, says new bookAccording to Peter Finn and Petra Couv茅e's new book 'The Zhivago Affair,' the CIA believed the novel could be used as propaganda. '[W]e have the opportunity to make Soviet citizens wonder what is wrong with their government,' a CIA memo stated.
