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ElsewhereRichard Russo's memoir of life with his mother is a vivid if devastating portrait of the complicated relationship that overshadowed his life.
Reader recommendation: The LieutenantMonitor readers share their favorite book picks.
Oxford American Dictionary's word of the year: 'GIF'The word 'GIF,' which has been ever-present in pop culture, beat out other terms like 'Eurogeddon' and 'super PAC.'
World Book Night returns to the USAfter reading celebration World Book Night debuted in America for the first time last year, it will be held again this April.
Keira Knightley: What's next after 'Anna Karenina'?Keira Knightley won out against several other actresses for one of her next roles. Knightley stars in 'Anna Karenina,' an adaptation of the Tolstoy novel that was released this month.
'Oz: The Great and Powerful' trailer gives insight into Disney's world of Oz'Oz: The Great and Powerful' shows more of the story of the Wizard and the three witches he meets.
Pumpkin bread pudding with cream cheese icingThis comforting bread pudding tastes like a cross between a spiced pumpkin pie and a slice of French toast.
Thomas JeffersonBiographer Jon Meacham captures Thomas Jefferson as a person, not just a historical figure.
Bestselling books the week of 11/15/12, according to IndieBound*What's selling best at independent bookstores across America.
Reader recommendation: Kingsblood RoyalMonitor readers share their favorite book picks.
Philip Roth announces his retirementPhilip Roth says his novel 'Nemesis,' which was released in 2010, was his last book.
Amazon is slammed with $252 million in back taxes by FranceAmazon confirmed during a hearing with Britain's Public Accounts Committee that the French tax authority asked them for the amount in September.
'Once Upon a Time': Here's how to fix it'Once Upon a Time' had record low ratings on Sunday night, meaning some audience members may be jumping ship. Here are some ways the show can get back to its first-season magic.
10 of America's best bookstoresHere are 10 of the bookstores honored by writers in the new book 'My Bookstore.'
Transit Connect Wagon: Can a Ford minivan by another name be hip?Transit Connect Wagon 鈥� a Ford effort to be cool with a family car it doesn't want to call a minivan 鈥� debuts this month.
10 best books of 2012, according to Amazon's editorsThe staff of book giant Amazon selected their picks for the 10 best titles of 2012. Here's the full list.
New 'Bridget Jones' book is due next fallAuthor Helen Fielding says the new book will bring Bridget to the present day and feature the protagonist tweeting.
Chili-dusted pork chops with lime and cilantroA pork chop recipe so simple and tasty that it could quickly become a weekday dinner favorite.
Norway and paternity leave: Father's day of a different kindNorway has a liberal paternity leave policy that places equal responsibilities on men and women. In turn, this progressively redefines traditional gender roles.
6 tips for new workers from 'The Young Professional's Survival Guide'From C.K. Gunsalus's 'The Young Professional's Survival Guide,' here are 6 tips for those new to the workplace.
