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National Book Awards go to Phil Klay's 'Redeployment,' Evan Osnos's 'Age of Ambition'Jacqueline Woodson won the young people's literature prize for her book 'Brown Girl Dreaming,' while聽Louise Gl眉ck was the recipient of the poetry award for her work 'Faithful and Virtuous Night.'
How did Istanbul become one of the world's great modern cities?In his book 'Midnight at the Pera Palace,' Charles King considers the rapid transformation of Istanbul 鈥� a Muslim stronghold as part of the Ottoman Empire 鈥� into one of the most cosmopolitan cities on earth.
'Digging for Richard III' is an engaging account of the sleuthing, research, and public fascination behind a very unusual excavationAn odd mix of science and sensationalism drove the dig that stunned everyone by uncovering the remains of England's King Richard III.
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Cider Monday returns to bookstores this DecemberLast year, various independent bookstores celebrated Cider Monday as a fun twist on the online retailing bonanza Cyber Monday. This year, some bookstores say they'll be bringing it back.
Bestselling books the week of 11/20/14, according to IndieBound* What's selling best at independent bookstores across America.
Much-debated Texas textbooks fail to draw the 'yes' votes needed for approvalAfter a long, contentious battle, the Texas Board of Education has not been able to get the votes it needs to approve a hotly debated new set of textbooks.
Alice Lee, sister of 'To Kill A Mockingbird' writer Harper Lee, is mourned by fellow church members and friendsAlice Lee was a key figure in Marja Mills's recent bestseller 'The Mockingbird Next Door.'
'Three Minutes in Poland' gives new life to a town wiped out by the HolocaustWhen Glenn Kurtz discovered a long-forgotten home movie made by his grandparents, he was inspired to rediscover a lost world.
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Jonathan Franzen's new novel takes on sexual politics, love, and parenthood'Purity,' Jonathan Franzen's fifth novel, will be published in September 2015.
Will Satanist material, Bibles both be banned from some Florida schools?In Florida, the Orange County school board has indicated that it may cease allowing religious groups the chance to distribute literature on high school campuses, cutting off the access of Satanist and 海角大神 groups alike.
'A Map of Betrayal' is Ha Jin's heartbreaking portrait of a spy torn between two countries, two familiesChina and the US are 'like father and mother, so as a son I cannot separate the two and I love them both,' insists Chinese spy Gary Shang at his trial.
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'The Imitation Game': A new trailer provides a glimpse into the well-reviewed film'Game' is already earning Oscar buzz for actor Benedict Cumberbatch's portrayal of Alan Turing.
'Prince Lestat' sells well, but many critics find the book confusingAnne Rice's return to the world of vampires has been selling well, but some readers are finding the mythology of the book too complicated.
'33 Artists in 3 Acts' is a breezy, approachable introduction to the rock stars of the art worldArt critic Sarah Thornton has access to many of the top artists working today, including Jeff Koons, Damien Hirst, Ai Weiwei, Maurizio Cattelan and Cindy Sherman.
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Looking for a 'sweet, charming' novel? Try Charlie Lovett's 'First Impressions'Lovett's novel follows both 'Pride and Prejudice' writer Jane Austen and contemporary character Sophie, who works in a bookstore.
National Readathon Day will take place this JanuaryGroups including the publisher Penguin Random House and the National Book Foundation encourage bibliophiles to read between 12 and 4 p.m. on Jan. 24 and to raise money for the event.
