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5 quotes from Thoreau celebrating October In these five passages from "Autumnal Tints," Henry David Thoreau celebrates October.
'A World of Ice & Fire' delves into the world of 'Game of Thrones'The new book includes never-before-published details about the fictional world. 'In every epic fantasy, the world is a character,' author George R.R. Martin said.
Amy Poehler's memoir 'Yes Please': What do critics say about the book?Some reviewers praised the book's humor, while others found it to be unstructured. Poehler's book was released on Oct. 28.
In Russia, 'smaller battles' being waged are signs of hope, says David GreeneDavid Greene reported from Russia for NPR for two years. He and his wife, Rose, found life there to be frustrating and complicated 鈥� even as it was remarkable and unforgettable. Recently Greene returned to Russia, traveling its enormous expanse by train. He recorded his experiences and bittersweet reflections in his new book, Midnight in Siberia. Here is a condensed version of an interview Greene did with Monitor books editor Marjorie Kehe.
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'Fields of Blood' asks if religion fuels violenceScanning history from the beginnings of mankind up through 9/11, author Karen Armstrong argues that it is a 'dangerous oversimplification' to blame terrorism on faith.
Publisher Bloomsbury creates Harry Potter NightThe event is set to be held on Feb. 5.聽
Karen Russell's 'St. Lucy's Home for Girls Raised by Wolves' is to be adapted for TVABC is reportedly working on a TV adaptation of Russell's short story collection.
'Maeve鈥檚 Times' brings Maeve Binchy's intimate, irreverent voice back to lifeThis collection of Maeve Binchy's essays may feel dated, but her fans will enjoy another chance to visit with her.
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'The Martian': The movie adaptation gains cast membersThe movie adaptation of Andy Weir's well-reviewed sci-fi book will include such actors as Matt Damon, Chiwetel Ejiofor, and Jessica Chastain.
J.K. Rowling will release a new piece about a 'Harry Potter' character. Who is it?The new work will be posted on the Pottermore website on Oct. 31.
'Wilde in America' follows Oscar Wilde through his self-promotional US tourOscar Wilde didn't come to the US to learn about Americans. He wanted them to learn about him.
'Political Order and Political Decay': What does it take to create a well-functioning modern state?Francis Fukuyama furthers his consideration of governance in this sequel to his acclaimed 2011 book 'The Origins of Political Order'.
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Joan Didion documentary is in the worksDidion's nephew Griffin Dunne turned to Kickstarter to fund the film and it's already passed its goal. Didion's work 'The Year of Magical Thinking' won the National Book Award for nonfiction.
Daniel Handler urges authors, indie stores to pair up for signed copiesIn a letter to writers, Handler detailed the plan for the program Upstream, which would have authors supply signed copies of their book to a local store.
'The Heart of Everything That Is' finds new life in paperback format'Heart,' the nonfiction story of the Native American leader Red Cloud, was well-received critically upon its release and has now become a bestseller in its paperback format.
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