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'Downton Abbey' insider Jessica Fellowes shares her behind-the-scenes takeFellowes, author of 'The World of Downton Abbey' and 'The Chronicles of Downton Abbey' and niece of 'Downton' creator Julian Fellowes, discusses how the sets keep master and servants separated, why American and British audiences aren't that different, and more.
Bestselling books the week of 12/13/12, according to IndieBound*What's selling best at independent bookstores across America.
A Thousand MorningsMary Oliver's poetry collection showcases her clear, strong voice and celebrates nature.
Reader recommendation: God's HotelMonitor readers share their favorite book picks.
Frank Sinatra: 10 quotes on his birthdayFrank Sinatra was born on Dec. 12, 1915. His lengthy music and film career spanned decades, from 1935 when he got his first break to 1995 when he sang in front of a live audience for the last time.
An unusually candid picture of Sonia Sotomayor is reported to emerge from her memoirSonia Sotomayor's memoir "My Beloved World," scheduled for release in January, tells her rags-to-riches stories in more personal detail than might be expected from a Supreme Court justice.
10 coffee table books that make great giftsStuck for a present for that friend that's hard to shop for? Check out one of these gorgeous coffee table books.
'Girls' creator Lena Dunham's book proposal leaks onlineLena Dunham's 66-page book proposal earned her $3.7 million in her deal with Random House.
Writer David Nasaw discusses the turbulent life of Joseph P. KennedyFrom his role as a father to powerful politicians to his job as a movie industry mogul, Nasaw says that 'unlike other outsiders who fight to get inside... once [Kennedy] gets inside, he refuses to play by the rules.'
'Crossing to Safety': Wallace Stegner's poignant classic turns 25Wallace Stegner's novel about a decades-long friendship between two couples is just as rewarding on its 25th anniversary as it was when first published.
Reader recommendation: Canoeing with the CreeMonitor readers share their favorite book picks.
E-readers and e-book platforms track users' activity, says a new studyA new study shows that many major e-readers and e-book platforms track book searches, monitor what readers download, and can share information without a customer agreeing first. Is this the next step in satisfying consumers, or a little too Big Brother?
6 charming picture books for holiday giftsLooking for the perfect gift for a little one? Try one of these picture books.
Building StoriesChris Ware's unusual graphic novel is a triumph of imagination and originality.
Reader recommendation: The End of SpartaMonitor readers share their favorite book picks.
'The Hobbit': How to throw your very own Shire-style partyGetting excited about the release of the first 'Hobbit' movie? Celebrate Middle-earth style!
10 most-looked-up words of 2012, according to Merriam WebsterHere are the 10 words that most often sent Americans to the dictionary in 2012.
Oprah Winfrey selects 'The Twelve Tribes of Hattie' as the next title for her book club'The Twelve Tribes of Hattie,' a first novel for author Ayana Mathis, has become the latest book chosen for Oprah Winfrey's Book Club 2.0.
Amazon tweaks its Breakthrough Novel Award Contest and drops former partner PenguinAmazon, which formerly collaborated with Penguin to publish the winners of its Breakthrough Novel Award Contest, touts the advantages of working as its own publisher.
8 gifts for your favorite literature loverAre you searching for a gift for the bibliophile in your life? Check out these books.
