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Stephen King: 10 quotes on his birthday10 quotes from Stephen King, America's reigning king of horror and suspense novels.
'The Hobbit' 鈥� a new film trailerThe new trailer for 'The Hobbit' includes more glimpses of Gollum as well as new characters like the wizard Radagast the Brown.- 'The Hobbit' 鈥� a new film trailerThe new trailer for 'The Hobbit' includes more glimpses of Gollum as well as new characters like the wizard Radagast the Brown.
Tony Danza teaches: 6 stories from his year at a Philadelphia high schoolFrom his new book 'I'd Like to Apologize to Every Teacher I Ever Had,' here are 6 stories from Tony Danza's time as a teacher.
Retro prawn cocktailPrawn, or shrimp, cocktail has been a classic appetizer from decade to decade.
E-books vs. print: Most parents prefer reading paper books to their childrenA new survey found that more than 70 percent of parents still prefer print books to the iPad when it comes to reading to children.
The Long Walk'The Long Walk' is a powerful, intimate, disturbing look at the ways that war can infect the life of a soldier.
Shakira: Baby on the wayShakira announces the聽imminent聽arrival of her first baby with soccer-playing boyfriend Gerard Pique.
Terry Bradshaw: 10 quotes from the Super Bowl-winning quarterbackHere are 10 quotes from the former Pittsburgh footballer.
The X Factor: Demi Lovato, Britney Spears still charming without SimonThe X Factor returned on Wednesday night with new judges Demi Lovato and Britney Spears, but Simon Cowell was absent from the X Factor judging panel for half the show. How did it go?
Red pepper jamEasy to make, and great on everything from a bagel to a sandwich, this sweet and savory jam will leave your mouth watering.
Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson make up: Why it matters 101Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson: Their off-screen romance is on again. Why the make up and break up cycle of two young adults has constructive potential for the millions of average teens who hang on their every date.
Claire Danes in 'Homeland': What's coming up in season 2Claire Danes will star in the second season of Showtime's 'Homeland.' What's happening with her character?
Nutella-stuffed chocolate chip lava cookiesA lava chocolate chip cookie with a creamy Nutella center is so good you might just eat all the dough before you bake it.
Grief support: How to help your child with death of a petGrief support in the face of a pet death helps reassure your child as you navigate the topic.- How well do you know 'The Perks of Being A Wallflower'? Take the quiz
Stephen Chbosky's novel features a teenager who goes by the alias of Charlie. Charlie's story of life in high school 鈥� as told through letters 鈥� has won a devoted following, and the book has been adapted into a film which will be released Sept. 21. The film version of "The Perks of Being a Wallflower" stars Logan Lerman, who starred as Percy Jackson in "Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Lightning Thief," and Emma Watson in her first major post-Harry Potter role as Sam. How well do you know Chbosky's novel? (Warning 鈥� spoilers follow!)
Baby pacifier study: Daytime use blocks key facial expressionThe baby pacifier used in the daytime may disrupt emotional development, a University of Wisconsin study says, because baby can't mimic facial expressions. The twist? The problem seems only to show up in boys, not girls.
Reader recommendation: The Whole Five FeetMonitor readers share their favorite book picks.- Verbal EnergyHe perhaps didn't build that sentence very wellA grammar geek has to love it when 'syntax' makes headlines.
Bestselling books the week of 9/20/12, according to IndieBound*What's selling best at independent bookstores across America.
