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C. S. Lewis: 10 quotes on his birthdayHere are 10 quotes to mark the birthday of C.S. Lewis, author of the beloved children's series "The Chronicles of Narnia."- How well do you know these authors?
Sure, you aced your college lit survey. And maybe you even pick up the occasional "great book" on your own time. But how far do you ever stray off the beaten path? Here's a quiz that mixes some lesser known works with the titles more commonly found on required reading lists. How deep does your literary knowledge run?
Simon & Schuster will enter the self-publishing worldThe publishing giant is teaming up with Author Solutions Inc. to create Archway Publishing, a publishing house which will focus on self-published works.
'Hobbit' premiere draws thousands in New ZealandThe premiere of the first film in the 'Hobbit' series, 'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey,' took place in Wellington, New Zealand and was attended by director Peter Jackson and actors Martin Freeman, Richard Armitage, and Cate Blanchett, among others.
Louisa May Alcott: 10 quotes on her birthdayHere are 10 quotes to mark the birthday of Louisa May Alcott, author of the beloved young adult novel, "Little Women".
'X-Men: Days of Future Past': Which former 'X-Men' stars are returning?'X-Men: Days of Future Past,' the sequel to 'X-Men: First Class,' will feature the return of a couple of big 'X-Men' stars to the film franchise.
Amber Tamblyn will make her Broadway debutAmber Tamblyn will make her Broadway debut in 2013 in 'The Miss Firecracker Contest.' Tamblyn has been seen on TV in 'House' and 'Joan of Arcadia' and on film in 'The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants' and '127 Hours.'
Laura Ingraham goes off the air 鈥� to pursue modern dance?Laura Ingraham, a conservative talk radio host, has left the Talk Radio Network after 9 years. Laura Ingraham jokes that she plans to pursue modern dance and the xylophone. If those don't work out, she'll go back to radio.- Melissa Rycroft takes DWTS title on second tryMelissa聽Rycroft was crowned champion Tuesday on 'Dancing With The Stars: All Stars,' the ABC TV dance competition. Melissa聽Rycroft and her partner Tony Dovolani dazzled the show's judges with a samba and a freestyle dance.
On the Road to Mr. Mineo'sBarbara O'Connor never disappoints. Like her other children's novels, this one is a keeper.
Reader recommendation: A Wanted ManMonitor readers share their favorite book picks.
Green in the winter gardenTired of your winter garden being all brown? Here are four plants that will green it up.
Detroit City Is the Place to BeMark Binelli offers a sharp, sad, insightful look at Detroit 鈥� a city so lost that it has made failure chic.
Reader recommendation: Our Divided Political HeartMonitor readers share their favorite book picks.
Lemon melting momentsTake a break from pumpkin and gingerbread, and give these buttery lemony sandwich cookies a try. They're easy enough to whip up that they just might become a staple in your holiday cookie collection.
Bestselling books the week of 11/29/12, according to IndieBound*What's selling best at independent bookstores across America.- 'Lord of the Rings' quiz: 40 questions to test your knowledge of Middle-earth
鈥楲ord of the Rings鈥� fans are anxiously waiting for director Peter Jackson鈥檚 first installment in the 'Hobbit' series, titled 鈥楾he Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey.鈥� To pass the time, take this quiz and test your knowledge of all things Middle-earth. Think you鈥檙e well-versed in the realm of hobbits, dwarves, wizards, and elves? Take this quiz and find out.
Bounce house injuries to kids rise dramaticallyThe inflatable bounce house is a party staple, but a new study suggests that 30 children a day are treated in emergency rooms for injuries related to bounce house play.
'Zero Dark Thirty': What's the story behind the film about bin Laden?The plot of 'Zero Dark Thirty,' the movie by 'Hurt Locker' director Kathryn Bigelow, has been shrouded in secrecy. Check out the trailer to learn more.
Herta Muller calls Mo Yan's Nobel win 'a catastrophe'Nobel Prize laureate Herta Muller accuses Mo Yan of praising his country's censorship laws and calls his win 'a slap in the face for all those working for democracy and human rights.'
