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George Ferris makes a memorable appearance in Erik Larson's 'Devil in the White City'George Ferris, designer of the Ferris wheel, provides one of the best surprises in 'Devil in the White City,' Erik Larson's bestselling 2003 nonfiction title.
Bookstore sales dropped just a bit in 2012, says the US Census BureauPreliminary estimates from the Census Bureau show that US bookstores as a whole experienced a 0.5 percent decrease in sales for the year of 2012.
Valentine's Day: 12 classic love stories Here's our list of 12 of literature's greatest love stories.
CoolidgeAmity Shlaes offers a fresh perspective on the 1920s and "Silent Cal," but infuses her narrative with ideology.
Pope resigning: Historian Jon M. Sweeney shares the story behind the last pope who quitWith the news that Pope Benedict XVI is resigning, historian Sweeney discusses why popes rarely leave office and the bond between Benedict and Celestine V, the last pope to resign.
Harry Potter gets all-new covers for paperback anniversary editionsKazu Kibuishi, writer and illustrator of the 'Amulet' graphic novel series, created seven new covers for paperback editions of the 'Harry Potter' novels, to be released on the 15th anniversary of the series.
Bestselling books the week of 2/10/13, according to IndieBound* What's selling best at bookstores across America?
New errors are discovered in 'In Cold Blood'The 'true crime' book by Truman Capote, which has long been plagued by charges of inaccuracy, was accused anew of factual errors after old Kansas Bureau of Investigation files were discovered.
Portrait Inside My HeadPhillip Lopate reflects on baseball, Brooklyn, and a mixed bag of other topics in his new collection of essays.
Reader recommendation: Narrative of the Life of Frederick DouglassMonitor readers share their favorite book picks.
Amanda Knox interview in April with Diane SawyerAmanda Knox interview: ABC News has an exclusive interview with Amanda Knox to air on April 30, when Knox's book, "Waiting to Be Heard," goes on sale.
House of EarthWoody Guthrie's novel, 60 years in coming, offers a fresh window into the past 鈥� and into Guthrie himself.
Reader recommendation: A Terrible GloryMonitor readers share their favorite book picks.
P.G. Wodehouse: A Life in LettersKatherine A. Powers tracks the creator of Bertie Wooster and Jeeves through his correspondence.
Reader recommendation: Half Broke HorsesMonitor readers share their favorite book picks.
11 practical or unusual books for professional 鈥� and aspiring 鈥� writers Here are 11 useful titles for anyone hoping to make a living through the written word.
Ayn Rand as a graduation requirement? An Idaho senator likes the ideaSen. John Goedde, chairman of the Idaho Senate's Education Committee, introduced legislation that would require every Idaho high school student to read 'Atlas Shrugged' and pass an exam on the book to graduate.
Blonde 'Anne of Green Gables'? A new cover displeases loyal readersA new book cover for the classic novel 'Anne of Green Gables,' showing Anne as a blonde without freckles lounging in a plaid shirt, has Amazon users up in arms.
Insane CityDave Barry鈥檚 hilariously dark new farce hits all the right notes.
Reader recommendation: Pigs Is PigsMonitor readers share their favorite books picks.
