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Reader recommendation: Midnight in PekingMonitor readers share their favorite book picks.
Back-to-school shopping shocker: $700 for first-grade supplies?Back-to-school shopping trends report suggest the average 鈥� that's average 鈥� cost of kindergarten through 12-grade classroom supplies is close to $700. Time for a funky vintage school supply fad?
First official Harry Potter book club is formedThrough the Harry Potter book club, J.K. Rowling will answer readers' questions via a classroom webcast.
Bloomberg breastfeeding plan: This mom wants choice, not nannyBreastfeeding, whether a mother chooses to do it or not, is the focus of the "Latch On NYC" campaign, a new way Mayor Michael Bloomberg flexes the long arm of the nanny state. Why won't he butt out of a mother's personal choice?
Amazon's Sara Nelson chats about her favorite August booksAmazon's Sara Nelson discusses a few of Amazon's top picks for August.
Gore Vidal remembered: a larger-than-life literary presenceGore Vidal, who died yesterday at the age of 86, was a legendary writer and contrarian commentator.
10 best books of August, according to Amazon's editorsAmazon's editors pick their 10 favorite August titles.
Spicy grilled pork chops with fruit salsaHeat up the flavors, not your kitchen, with outdoor grilled chops and mango cilantro salsa.
Herman Melville: 10 quotes on his birthdayHerman Melville, author of the acclaimed masterpiece, "Moby-Dick" lived a life that included both much adventure and much disappointment. Here are 10 memorable quotes from the great author.
Gore Vidal: 10 quotes from the legendary authorHere are 10 memorable from the inimitable Gore Vidal.
Bloomberg to moms: Breastfeed your infants, pleaseNew York Mayor Michael Bloomberg supports a new initiative to educate new mothers about why to breastfeed their infants instead of using formula. The "Latch On" program is part of a nationwide breastfeeding awareness campaign.
2 novels about dysfunctional families on vacationThese two novels center on family vacations that are anything but idyllic.
Reader recommendation: The SojournMonitor readers share their favorite book picks.
2012 Olympics: Chess should be included 鈥� for players and parentsChess isn't included in the list of events for the 2012 Olympics, though as an officially-recognized sport, it should be. Like other sports, chess attracts driven players and supportive parents to world competitions.
Bestselling books the week of 8/2/12, according to IndieBound*What's selling best in independent bookstores across America.
Jonah Lehrer: some blame media adoration for his fabrications'Imagine' author Jonah Lehrer admitted in a statement that he made up remarks attributed to Bob Dylan.
Olympics + 'Hunger Games' = a big boost for archeryOlympic athlete Khatuna Lorig, who trained 'Hunger Games' star Jennifer Lawrence, said that she's seen a huge spike in the popularity of archery.
Maeve Binchy is remembered by Ireland's leaders, fellow writersIrish author Maeve Binchy died at the age of 72.
'Dexter' stars preview the new season'Dexter' actors Michael C. Hall, Jennifer Carpenter, and others discuss their upcoming season.
'Ruby Sparks' brings life to a predictable story'Ruby Sparks' demands suspension of disbelief, but the film is worth it.
