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- The ManorA grand Long Island manor 鈥 inhabited by members of the same family since 1735 鈥 offers a glimpse into the forgotten history of Northern slavery.
- Reader recommendation: Painted HandsMonitor readers share their favorite book picks.
- Harry Potter's Diagon Alley: visit on Google Street ViewGoogle has added images of the Diagon Alley set from the 'Harry Potter' movies to its Street View function, allowing users to virtually walk through the magical shopping center.
- Can authors ever really retire?Author聽Alice Munro retires from writing at 82. Other seasoned authors continue their craft.聽
- Veronica Mars seals a book dealVeronica Mars lives again 鈥 in a new book series as well as an upcoming film.
- Difficult MenTelevision today is full of complex drama, damaged characters, and questionable moral compasses 鈥 and we can't get enough. Journalist Brett Martin examines TV's "new Golden Age."
- Reader recommendation: Let the Swords Encircle MeMonitor readers share their favorite book picks.
- 'Saving Mr. Banks' trailer explores how 'Mary Poppins' was adapted for the big screen'Saving Mr. Banks' stars Tom Hanks as Walt Disney and Emma Thompson as 'Poppins' author P.L. Travers in the story of how the children's book became a Disney film.
- Why did J.K. Rowling write under a pseudonym? 'Just for the joy of it'Fellow bestselling author Stephen King and others in the literary community weigh in on J.K. Rowling's choice to release her latest book, 'The Cuckoo's Calling,' using a pen name.
- Zimmerman trial juror B37 drops plans for a bookJuror B37 of the Zimmerman trial first announced that she would be writing a book about the case, but then said she changed her mind when she grasped 'the depth of pain' over the case.
- My Lunches with OrsonOrson Welles revealed much about himself and his career in these conversations with his close friend,聽fellow director Henry Jaglom, recorded over lunches together between 1983 and 1985.
- Reader recommendation: The Last Train to Zona VerdeMonitor readers share their favorite book picks.
- J.K. Rowling wrote it? No wonder 'The Cuckoo's Calling' is so goodJ.K. Rowling used the pseudonym Robert Galbraith to publish her novel 'The Cuckoo's Calling,' which impressed critics but didn't experience notable sales.
- Will Ben Affleck star in 'Gone Girl'?Sources say 'Argo' actor and director Ben Affleck is in negotiations to star as Nick, the mysterious husband, in the film version of聽 'Gone Girl.'
- Paula Deen to star in comic bookBluewater President Darren Davis states that a 'Female Force' comic book featuring Deen will be published this October despite recent controversy over alleged racial slurs made by Deen.
- 'The Giver' movie adaptation, starring Jeff Bridges, casts the part of protagonist JonasThe film adaptation of the classic children's novel by Lois Lowry recently cast actor Brenton Thwaites in the part of Jonas, a role for which some fans say he's too old.
- Amazon creates a new comic books imprintThe imprint, titled Jet City Comics, released its first title, a work named 'Symposium #1," on July 9.
- Bestselling books the week of 7/7/13, according to IndieBound* What's selling best at independent bookstores across America
- Turtle DiaryA poignant novel of two lost souls and a dream of freedom, from the author of "Riddley Walker."
- Judge finds Apple went against anti-trust laws in e-book price-fixing caseUS District Judge Denise Cote found that Apple was part of a conspiracy to increase e-book retail prices. An Apple spokesperson maintained that 'we've done nothing wrong.'