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'The Urban Bestiary' author Lyanda Lynn Haupt looks at the animals who inhabit our citiesMuch urban wildlife is misunderstood, says Lyanda Haupt, including possums. 'We see them at their worst at the side of the road or when they're cornered and scared of us.'
10 best books of December: the Monitor's picks Here are the 10 books most appreciated by the Monitor's book critics this month.
MonstersRich Cohen looks at the legendary 1985 Chicago Bears team as well as the history of the Bears and of Chicago itself.
The Boy DetectiveRoger Rosenblatt's latest memoir finds the author retracing the New York paths he walked during boyhood.
'Fifty Shades of Grey' movie adds more cast membersThe 'Fifty Shades of Grey' movie recently added more cast members, including 'The Newsroom' actress Marcia Gay Harden.
'Beauty and the Beast,' starring Lea Seydoux and Vincent Cassel, gets a new trailer'Beauty and the Beast,' in this French film version, appears to be a return to the traditional roots of the story.
The Heir ApparentThis may be the definitive biography of Britain's Edward VII 鈥� a man who grew from spoiled prince to beloved monarch.
Anthony Marra: 'Write what you want to know'Anthony Marra, author of 'The Constellation of Vital Phenomena,' one of the most highly praised novels of 2013, took a gamble when he set his debut novel in a country he barely knew.聽
Norman Rockwell family calls Deborah Solomon's Rockwell bio 'fiction''American Mirror,' Solomon's bio, includes allegations that Rockwell's paintings include homoerotic undertones.
10 best books of December 2013, according to Amazon's editors Looking for a good book for a holiday gift 鈥� for someone else or to yourself? These 10 titles are the best of December's new releases, according to the editors at Amazon.
'Sherlock' trailer shows more of season 3'Sherlock' stars Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman.
Will Tom Clancy's characters continue to appear in new books?Tom Clancy's publisher says 'we hope Jack Ryan and The Campus team can live on.'
Bestselling books the week of 12/5/13, according to IndieBound* What's selling best at independent bookstores across America.
Sycamore RowJohn Grisham brings back "A Time to Kill" protagonist Jake Brigance.
Reader recommendation: Innocents WithinMonitor readers share their favorite book picks.
Take Your Child to a Bookstore Day continues to growTake Your Child to a Bookstore Day will be celebrated on Dec. 7 this year and founder Jenny Milchman says she hopes to expand the message of the holiday to year-round initiatives, including field trips to bookstores in at-risk areas.
Indies First: Authors share their experiences working as booksellersThe Indies First movement garnered more than 1,000 authors working at bookstores across the US and in Canada for Small Business Saturday, including James Patterson and Garth Stein.
Previously unpublished J.D. Salinger stories leak onlineA scan of a J.D. Salinger work titled 'Three Stories' was posted and sold on eBay UK in September, but now the pages have been uploaded to sites such as Reddit.
Biker-gang take on Shakespeare's 'Cymbeline' gets a new trailerMichael Almareyda's film version of 'Cymbeline' stars Ethan Hawke, Ed Harris, and Dakota Johnson.
Will Amazon deliver packages via drone?Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos says the company is currently testing deliveries via drone. However, the plan has a few roadblocks such as safety issues and approval from the Federal Aviation Administration.
