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'Tambora' tells the story of a little-known volcano that changed the worldTambora, which erupted in 1815, caused temperatures to plunge around the globe, offering valuable lessons on climate change today.
'True Blood' final season will include 'fewer stories,' says showrunnerThe final season of the HBO drama begins on June 22.
Amazon ranks the best-read cities for 2014The city of Alexandria, Va. took the top spot again on Amazon's list, while Miami, Fla. came in at second place.
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle: 10 quotes on his birthday Celebrate the birthday of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, creator of Sherlock Holmes, with these 10 quotes.
'All the Light We Cannot See' is a compelling WWII novel by acclaimed author Anthony Doerr'Light' centers on a German teenager and a young French girl who meet during World War II.
Chipotle writers' lineup lacks Mexican, Mexican-American, or Latin American authorsThe omission has angered many, with writer Gustavo Arellano criticizing the decision and a California Mexican restaurant offering blank cups and pens so customers can pen their own stories.
Write A House wants to give homes to writers in DetroitWAH is working on renovating homes in Detroit to give to emerging writers. If authors stay in the houses for two years, they get the deed.
'Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them': Will Alfonso Cuaron direct?Reports are conflicting about whether Cuaron may take on the job, but if he does, it will mean that the director of one of the most critically acclaimed 'Harry Potter' films is on board.
Bestselling books the week of 5/22/14, according to IndieBound* What's selling best in independent bookstores across America.
Cleopatra in Space, Book 1: Target PracticeA teenage version of the Egyptian queen has a star-spanning adventure.
'The Good Spy' by Kai Bird makes the case for a more humane form of espionageKai Bird's biography of Robert Ames 鈥� a CIA operative whom Bird praises as an almost perfect spy 鈥� offers valuable insight on the Middle East.
Daniel Radcliffe to star in film adaptation of Dave Eggers novelRadcliffe is said to be starring in a movie adaptation of Eggers' book 'You Shall Know Our Velocity.'
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Edward Snowden will be the subject of a comic book'Beyond: Edward Snowden,' which was written by Marvel Comics author Valerie D'Orazio, is scheduled for release on May 21.
Barbara Ehrenreich: a non-believer in search of GodIn 'Living with a Wild God,' Barbara Ehrenreich tells of the mystical experience she had as a teenager 鈥� an event that has baffled her ever since.
'Ruby,' a Southern woman's haunting story, recalls the works of Toni Morrison and Alice WalkerCynthia Bond's debut novel is often gorgeous and frankly harrowing.
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Timothy Geithner's 'Stress Test' recounts a series of painful decisionsIn his book 'Stress Test,' former Treasury secretary聽 Timothy Geithner writes that his biggest mistake was missing signs of the impending financial disaster while he was Federal Reserve Bank president.
Looking for a good read? Try a Chipotle bagFast-food company Chipotle Mexican Grill has started a campaign titled Cultivating Thought which involves putting works by authors such as Toni Morrison and Michael Lewis on their food and drink receptacles.
J.R.R. Tolkien's 'Beowulf' translation will finally be published'The Hobbit' and the 'Lord of the Rings' fans will be thrilled with Tolkien's 'Beowulf,' but some scholars may not.聽
