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Disney's 'The Secret World of Arrietty': movie review (+trailer)'The Secret World of Arrietty' is聽a supernal coming-of-age story.聽The movie's hushed mystery and lyricism casts a hypnotizing spell.
American Idol in Las Vegas becomes Hollywood Week: The SequelAmerican Idol took the group performances to Las Vegas, and added a little Elvis. The result? American Idol took it up a notch Thursday night.- Top Picks: Oscar-nominated shorts, Paul McCartney's new album, and moreA photography series shows the artist behind the famous image, Chip Taylor & the Grandkids create a charming album for all ages, 'American Experience' profiles Clinton, and more top picks.
Amanda Knox signs book dealKnox, who had her murder conviction overturned in October, will publish a memoir through HarperCollins.
'Colbert Report' off air; network offers no explanationAn expected live version of the show was replaced by a repeat Wednesday. Comedy Central said Thursday's live show will be off, too.
'Ghostbusters 3': Is Bill Murray out?'Ghostbusters 3' may be made without the comedy star who appeared in the series' first two installments
Charles Dickens as journalistCharles Dickens 鈥� the great novelist 鈥� was also a journalist in love with the streets.聽
Bill O'Reilly's new book will 鈥渁nswer many questions鈥� about JFK's assassinationFox host Bill O'Reilly, who has already written about Lincoln's assassination in his bestseller 'Killing Lincoln,' will now tackle Kennedy's assassination.
Reader recommendation: God's SecretariesMonitor readers share their favorite book picks.
10 best books for readers ages 7 to 9Ten delightful literary adventures for young readers aged 7 to 9.
American Idol concludes Hollywood week amidst swooning contestantsAmerican Idol Hollywood week ended with collapsing contestants, forgotten lyrics, and a few emerging American Idol stars. Next stop: Las Vegas group performances.聽
The Last Great SenateDid the Senate really used to be a grand institution? Ira Shapiro argues that it was 鈥� and not that long ago.
Reader recommendation: Salvage the BonesMonitor readers share their favorite book picks.- We Touch HereA poem.
Robert Harris's "The Fear Index" makes a thriller out of a man sitting at a computerRobert Harris, the author of 'The Ghost,' discusses his new financial page-turner "The Fear Index" and his predilection for writing about ancient Rome.
'Transformers 4' may arrive in 2014'Transformers 4' may not feature franchise star Shia LaBeouf, who says he's out.
Kennedy son Tim Shriver will write book on the Special OlympicsSpecial Olympics CEO Tim Shriver says his new book will focus on how the athletes involved in the competition have changed his life.
Bestselling books the week of 2/16/12, according to IndieBound*What's selling best in independent bookstores across America.
Westminster Best in Show goes to 'hard-working' PekingeseA Pekingese won 'Best in Show' at the Westminster dog show in New York Tuesday night. The Pekingese beat a Dalmatian, a German Shepherd, and four other breeds for the best-in-show title.
Carnitas with chile and sweet potatoesCarnitas are shredded pieces of tender roast pork used as a filling for burritos.
