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- Guantanamo prisoners' favorite novel? 'Fifty Shades of Grey'Congressman Jim Moran of Virginia, who recently toured a top-secret area of the Guantanamo prison, said the most-requested books are the 'Fifty Shades of Grey' series by E.L. James.
- Calgary bookstores continue to help flood victimsThe Calgary bookstore Pages on Kensington is helping customers replace books they lost, while publishers have offered discounts to the store.
- Bestselling books the week of 8/1/13, according to IndieBound* What's selling best at independent bookstores across America
- China Goes GlobalChina may have the planet's second largest economy. But the Chinese are not going to rule the world.
- Reader recommendation: The Winds of WarMonitor readers share their favorite book picks.
- Law firm that revealed J.K. Rowling's identity donates funds to soldiers' charityThe law firm whose partner was responsible for blowing J.K. Rowling's cover as the author of 'The Cuckoo's Calling' will pay her legal costs and donate funds to The Soldiers' Charity, the charity to which Rowling is also donating her royalties for the next three years.
- Happy birthday, Harry Potter! A look back at Harry's special daysThe birthday of Harry Potter falls on July 31 (which also happens to be the birthday of J.K Rowling). In the Potter universe, the days are usually eventful ones.
- George R.R. Martin's new novella will be a part of the anthology 'Dangerous Women''Dangerous Women,' which is co-edited by George R.R. Martin, will be released Dec. 3.
- Amazon jobs are 'a great example of what's possible,' says Obama as more indie booksellers objectPresident Obama appeared as scheduled at a Chattanooga, Tenn., Amazon warehouse and praised the business, causing even more independent booksellers to express their displeasure with his endorsement.
- Fox News interview brings 'Zealot' author bigger salesAfter 'Zealot' author Reza Aslan appeared on Fox News for a much-criticized interview, his sales increased and the publisher ordered more copies.
- JK Rowling: 15 quotes on her birthday To mark the birthday of the remarkable and prolific J.K. Rowling, here are some of her wonderful words.
- 'Artemis Fowl' is coming to the big screenA film adaptation of 'Artemis Fowl' will be released by Disney and producer Harvey Weinstein, who called it a 'special project' for him.
- Barnes & Noble reports it overstated losses in past yearsBarnes & Noble says it lost less money than it previously reported during the past two years.
- EarthboundThis young adult novel is a complicated, addictive ride that ends with a doozy of a twist.
- Reader recommendation: God's HotelMonitor readers share their favorite book picks.
- Neil Gaiman's video game will be released this fallAuthor Neil Gaiman is behind a video game titled 'Wayward Manor' which follows a ghost as he tries to expel unwelcome visitors from his home.
- Obama's embrace of Amazon dismays many booksellersPresident Obama will highlight Amazon as 'a perfect example of the company that is investing in American workers and creating good, high-wage jobs,' according to the White House. Independent booksellers aren't pleased.
- Emily Bronte: 10 quotes on her birthday Ten quotes to mark the birthday of Emily Bront毛, author of 1847 classic "Wuthering Heights."
- Are Overstock.com and Amazon in a price war?Overstock.com is offering 'tens of thousands' of books at '10 percent off Amazon's book prices.' Now Amazon has reduced the prices of many of its bestsellers by as much as 50 to 65 percent.
- This TownWhat really goes on among the power-brokers of Washington, D.C.? New York Times Magazine correspondent Mark Leibovich tells us in a book that is as dark as it is wildly entertaining.