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Cohabitation before marriage? It's no greater divorce risk.New divorce and marriage research shows that contrary to popular wisdom, cohabitation before marriage carries no extra risk of divorce - at least not when a couple plans to get married.
Rights at RiskAre Americans in the process of abandoning their rights?
Reader recommendation: The Dressmaker of Khair KhanaMonitor readers share their favorite book picks.
Amanda Peet has a charming new comedy in 'Bent''Bent' features good chemistry between its leading couple and an immensely likable supporting cast
'Harry Potter' e-book, audio pre-sales: delayedPre-sales to school and public libraries of 'Harry Potter' e-books and audio have been temporarily suspended.
Bestselling books the week of 3/22/12, according to IndieBound*What's selling best in independent bookstores across America.
'Hunger Games' movie reviews: What are they saying?The early reviews of 'The Hunger Games' are in and mostly they're positive.
The Hunger Games: Katniss's favorite dishWhen Katniss, the heroine of 'Hunger Games,'聽is brought to the Capitol, she is introduced to a decadent array of mouth-watering foods. Her most favorite dish is lamb stew with dried plums.
American Idol Top 10 wrestle with Billy Joel and Tommy HilfigerAmerican Idol: The songbook of Billy Joel brought some great performances. But Tommy Hilfiger's debut as Idol image consultant was a bit rocky. 聽
The new normal in adoption: Birth parent no longer secretA new survey shows that more than 55 percent of adoption cases are fully open -- and 95 percent involve at least some relationships between birth parent and adoptive family.
'Hunger Games': To like the movie, do you have to read the book? (+trailer)Hunger Games reviews from movie critics have been largely positive. Reviewers praise the tough message of the Hunger Games, and the actors' performances.
James Beard 2012 nominee: 鈥淭he Big Stir鈥�The Monitor's July 11, 2011聽"The Big Stir" cover story has been nominated for a prestigious James Beard food writing award.
15 spring 2012 novels we think you'll likeA preview of new novels coming this spring.
Reader recommendation: Abigail AdamsMonitor readers share their favorite book picks.- Is TV paying too much attention to fans?The Net is bringing writers and fans closer, but there are perils in that proximity.
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'Walking Dead' season 3: the executive producer gives a preview'Walking Dead' executive producer Robert Kirkman gives a sneak peek into what's coming next year.
Gwyneth Paltrow, Rachael Ray: 'We did not use ghostwriters'Rachel Ray and Gwyneth Paltrow deny a New York Times story which reported that they relied on ghostwriters for their cookbooks.
'Cat in the Hat' goes to the movies 鈥� againFollowing on the success of "The Lorax," a new movie version of "The Cat in the Hat" 鈥� this time animated 鈥� is now being planned.
'John Carter': Movie to lose $200 million, among biggest Hollywood flops everThe movie's production budget is estimated to be about $250 million with about $100 million more spent on marketing.
