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- 'Lost Girls' author Robert Kolker discusses a mysterious Long Island murder caseIn 'Lost Girls,' Kolker examines five young female murder victims and the lives they led, along with the aspects of the case much of the media missed at the time.
- Man Booker Prize shortlist includes Jhumpa Lahiri, Colm ToibinBooks including 'The Lowland' by Jhumpa Lahiri and 'We Need New Names' by NoViolet Bulawayo made the shortlist for the Man Booker Prize this year, and some are calling the shortened list of nominees the best in years.
- 4 engaging audiobooks for busy readers For those who prefer to listen rather than flip the pages of a book, here are four strong titles to put into your car's CD deck or download onto your iPod.
- For DiscriminationThe constitutional mission of the Fourteenth Amendment is justice, and not the 鈥渞acial laissez-faire鈥 of colorblindness, argues Harvard Law Professor Randall Kennedy.
- 'Outlander' TV series casts its romantic leadsTwo actors were recently brought on board to portray Jamie Fraser and Claire Randall in the Starz TV adaptation.
- J.K. Rowling will write new movie set in 'Potter' universeJ.K. Rowling will write the screenplay for a film adaptation of the Potter book 'Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them' and the movie will center on the adventures of textbook author Newt Scamander.
- 'Beautiful Creatures' authors will pen a spin-off seriesA new series by 'Beautiful' authors Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl will be known as the 'Dangerous Creatures' books and will kick off with its first full installment this May.
- J.J. Abrams and writer Doug Durst collaborate on new book 'S.'Two trailers released by J.J. Abrams were revealed to be promotions for a book which he created and which is written by author Doug Durst.
- 'American Psycho' sequel could come to FXFX has put an 'American Psycho' sequel into development, which would center on protagonist Patrick Bateman and his new student.
- A secret too good to keepIn today's hyper-connected world, keeping a pen name under wraps is increasingly difficult.
- Interview with Sheri Fink, author of 'Five Days At Memorial'Sheri Fink, author of 'Five Days At Memorial,' talks about the five horrific days in 2005, during which hurricane Katrina and its aftermath kept healthcare workers and patients trapped in Memorial Hospital in New Orleans.
- 'Anne of Green Gables' comes to the big screen 鈥 as a musicalThe stage musical version of L.M. Montgomery's novel, which is performed annually at the Charlottetown Festival on Prince Edward Island, will be turned into a film.
- A House in the SkyAmanda Lindhout recalls her 2008 abduction in a memoir that is gritty and raw, yet also nuanced and moving.
- British survey says 62 percent of people lie about having read classic booksThe novel people most commonly claim to have read is '1984' by George Orwell, followed by 'War and Peace' by Leo Tolstoy.
- Jim Carrey will release a children's book later this monthCarrey's book, titled 'How Roland Rolls,' centers on a wave who soon learns he is part of something bigger than himself by being one section of the ocean.
- Apple injunction: Will judge's ruling lower e-book prices?Apple injunction: A federal judge issued an injunction to Apple, ordering it to modify contracts with publishers to prevent electronic book price fixing. Apple plans to appeal.
- Starry NightsDaisy Whitney tells the fantastically playful story of a depressed Parisian artist who finds inspiration when the subject of a famous painting comes alive.
- Reader recommendation: Clara and Mr. TiffanyMonitor readers share their favorite picks.
- 'Last Stand' author Todd Wilkinson discusses Ted Turner's efforts to help the environmentWilkinson's book 'Last Stand' details Ted Turner's second act as an ardent environmentalist.
- 'Spider-Man' musical gets a tell-all from its script writerPlaywright Glen Berger of 'Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark' chronicles the show's troubled production in a book to be released Nov. 5.