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C.S. Lewis: 10 thought-provoking quotes C.S. Lewis's death on Nov. 22, 1963, was almost entirely overshadowed by the assassination of John F. Kennedy. Here are some quotes from the "Chronicles of Narnia" and "The Screwtape Letters" author on the anniversary of his death.
'The Invisible Woman' trailer portrays Charles Dickens in a secret relationshipThe actual facts are murky, but this biopic directed by and starring Ralph Fiennes depicts a secret relationship between Charles Dickens and actress Ellen Ternan.
London will get 'book benches' through public art projectBeginning next summer, benches depicting famous literary works set in London will be popping up all over the city.
End of DaysJames L. Swanson provides a basic, clear-eyed, and complete narrative of Nov. 22, 1963, plus its prologue and aftermath.- At Night We Walk in CirclesIn an unnamed South American country, a young boy comes of age, joins a theater troupe, and is taken on a journey in which art and life become blurred in confusing and violent ways
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Prolific TV creator Shonda Rhimes will write 'part memoir, part inspiration' bookShonda Rhimes is the creator of the TV shows 'Grey's Anatomy,' 'Private Practice,' and 'Scandal.'
'Where the Wild Things Are' celebrates its 50th anniversaryMaurice Sendak's 1963 children's classic 'Where the Wild Things Are' still tops polls as a favorite picture book and was adapted into a film in 2009.
JFK biographer Robert Dallek looks back at the life of the 35th presidentJFK biographer Robert Dallek discusses the Bay of Pigs, Kennedy's relationship with his vice-president, and what we can learn from his life.
James McBride, George Packer are National Book Awards winnersJames McBride won the National Book Award for fiction for his novel set during the Civil War, while George Packer picked up the non-fiction award for his examination of contemporary America.
100 of the best children's books Which children's books are the best of the best? Check out 100 picks from librarians at the New York Public Library.
The Ariadne ObjectiveWes Davis examines an extraordinary World War II mission 鈥� the kidnapping of a German general 鈥� and the swashbuckling men of letters who carried it out.
Who will win at the National Book Awards?As tonight's announcement approaches, buzz is building over such nominees as Lawrence Wright's 'Going Clear' and Thomas Pynchon's 'Bleeding Edge.'
Anjelica Huston details her childhood, working with father John HustonAngelica Huston's memoir has received mainly positive reviews and is the first of a planned two-part work.
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Lee Harvey Oswald biographer Peter Savodnik discusses the troubled assassinIn 'The Interloper,' Savodnik examines Oswald's time living in the Soviet Union and how that affected his later life.
'Hunger Games' author Suzanne Collins, in rare interview, muses on war and the cycle of violenceSuzanne Collins says she 'sort of completed' a goal of hers this fall by releasing her children's book 'Year of the Jungle,' which examines war from a child's point of view. Collins wants to write a book about war for every child age group, she says.
Bestselling books the week of 11/21/13, according to IndieBound* What's selling best at independent bookstores across America.
Will states and consumers sue Apple over e-book prices?This summer a judge ruled that Apple arranged a conspiracy with major publishers to raise e-book prices. Now Apple faces a class action lawsuit from plaintiff states and a consumer class.
