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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?
Red velvet surprise cupcakesKids and adults alike love these festive treats, and they are a perfect make-ahead, portable party delight. Stored in an airtight container, they will last for days, and paired with green ribbon, they make a lovely gift.
'Star Trek Into Darkness': What does the first real trailer reveal?'Star Trek Into Darkness' got its first real trailer, which offers hints about the plot of the film and the role that Benedict Cumberbatch's villain will play.
Angus T. Jones: Will he be replaced on 'Two and a Half Men'?Will Angus T. Jones be replaced on the CBS comedy 鈥� and do producers already have a new person in mind?
Kate Middleton feeling better, leaves hospitalKate Middleton was discharged from the hospital today after a four-day stay for pregnancy-related treatment 鈥� but not before a prank telephone call by two Australian radio personalities succeeded in prying information about the royal from a nurse.
Grammy nominations 2013: Nods to Kanye, Auerbach, Mumford celebrate diversity of musicThe Grammy nominations featured a six-way tie for most nominations with artists like Kanye West, Jay-Z, Frank Ocean, Dan Auerbach of The Black Keys, Mumford & Sons and fun. leading the pack.
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.
Nose-to-tail dishes turn trendyThe practice of using as much of the animal as possible in cooking is an old trend that's coming back.
'The Hobbit': How to throw your very own Shire-style partyGetting excited about the release of the first 'Hobbit' movie? Celebrate Middle-earth style!
Damon joining Clooney in 'The Monuments Men'?Damon joining Clooney? Matt聽Damon is in talks to join Clooney in Clooney's project 'The Monuments Men,' which follows a group of art historians and museum curators who try to recover art stolen by the Third Reich during World War II.
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.- Dave Brubeck was jazz pioneer, helped define the rhythms of the 20th centuryDave Brubeck was best known for pieces such as 'Take Five,' which featured challenging rhythms.
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.
Christmas decorating with snowballs from the gardenFat flowers from mophead hydrangeas dry on the bush and are easy to transform into natural Christmas decorations for tree, mantle, or table.
'The Hobbit': What are early reviews saying?'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey,' which will be released Dec. 14, has received some early reviews. What do critics have to say?
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.
Angelina Jolie may retire when her six kids hit their teensAngelina Jolie home with the kids? She's talking about retiring from acting once her brood hits their teen years because of "too much to manage" at home.
'The Walking Dead': Where did the midseason finale leave the survivors?'The Walking Dead' bid farewell to viewers until February, and a few cliffhangers will keep fans in suspense until the show's return.
