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'Salinger' documentary earns mixed reviews'Salinger,' a film directed by Shane Salerno, explores the life of 'Catcher in the Rye' author J.D. Salinger.
Forgive Me, Leonard PeacockMatthew Quick's novel is the harrowing but beautifully written story of a desperate teenager.
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Agatha Christie's Hercule Poirot will return in a new authorized novelMystery author Sophie Hannah will write a novel featuring Christie's Hercule Poirot that will be released next fall.
Sherman Alexie to authors: Work at an indie bookstore on Small Business SaturdayAlexie, author of books including 'The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian,' wrote a letter urging his fellow writers to handsell their books on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. 'The most important thing is that we鈥檒l all be helping Independent bookstores, and God knows they鈥檝e helped us over the years,' the author wrote.
Bestselling books the week of 9/5/13, according to IndieBound* What's selling best at independent bookstores across America.
3 great middle-grade books for the new school year Any of these three books would make a splendid start to the new school year for middle-grade students.
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Amazon's Kindle MatchBook will let consumers buy print and e-book versions togetherThe new program, which is scheduled to launch in October, would let Amazon users buy a discounted e-book for qualifying titles if they bought the print version as well. But many publishers have yet to come aboard.
10 best books of September: the Monitor's picks Here are the 10 September books most recommended by the Monitor's book critics.
'Fifty Shades of Grey' casting: Fans react with disappointmentAfter 'Fifty Shades of Grey' author E.L. James announced the casting of the leads for the 'Grey' film, some fans started a petition asking that the roles be recast.
These Few Precious DaysChristopher Andersen examines the last year in John F. and Jacqueline Kennedy's marriage.
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10 best books of September 2013, according to Amazon's editors Amazon staff selected these titles as the best of the new September releases.
Beetle Bailey's creator praised by military brass as he turns 90Beetle Bailey's creator, Mort Walker, received birthday accolades from the聽chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff as well as the governor of his home state, the mayor of New York, Dolly Parton, and even Prince Albert II of Monaco.
Classic review: The Riddle of the SandsWas Erskine Childers' 1903 novel the first great modern spy novel?
ArchangelAndrea Barrett's new short story collection follows a multigenerational collection of characters, all hard at work in the field of science.
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Conspiracy theories: Why are we so fascinated?Jesse Walker, author of聽 'The United States of Paranoia,' discusses conspiracy theories 鈥� imagined or otherwise 鈥� and why Americans can't get enough of them.- Do you know your classic literary villains?
Every story needs a protagonist 鈥� and an antagonist. How well do you remember some of the nastiest/scariest/most famous villains in literary history?
