All Books
- Rick Riordan's two protagonists will team up in a new short storyRick Riordan says he was inspired by his readers to bring together his characters Percy Jackson and Carter Kane.
- 10 best books of February (plus one), according to Amazon's editors Amazon editorial director Sara Nelson discusses Amazon's picks for the 10 best releases of February.
- 3 smart new historic novels There's a glorious interplay between historical fact and fiction in this week's fiction roundup.
- Reader recommendation: The Energy of SlavesMonitor readers share their favorite book picks.
- Hillary Clinton will release a memoir about her time as Secretary of StateClinton is the author of previous titles that include 'Living History,' her first memoir which was released in 2003.
- The Rebellious Life of Mrs. Rosa ParksA new scholarly biography examines the life Rosa Parks 鈥 the icon America embraced yet never really knew.
- Reader recommendation: The Runaway JuryMonitor readers share their favorite book picks.
- 'Why We Write': 10 authors speak about why they love their craft Here are glimpses of the motivation that keeps these 10 well known writers at work.
- New scorecard lets libraries give feedback on e-book offerings from publishersThe American Library Association has created a scorecard that asks library workers to grade publishers on the way that they are offering e-books for lending.
- Robert Frost memorabilia goes on display fifty years after poet's deathA collection of Frost memorabilia will be displayed at the University of Buffalo and will run until March 29.
- Consider the ForkBee Wilson outlines the history of kitchen technologies with wit and skill.
- Reader recommendation: A Sand County AlmanacMonitor readers share their favorite book picks.
- Bestselling books the week of 1/31/13, according to IndieBound* What's selling best at independent bookstores across America.
- Can a computer carry out sophisticated literary analysis?Professor and researcher Matthew L. Jockers used a computer to determine influence, patterns in literature.
- Amy Poehler will release an 'nonlinear diary,' her first book, in 2014Poehler will release a book inspired by her 'interest in helping young women navigate the adult world.' Poehler recently hosted the Golden Globes and stars on 'Parks and Recreation.'
- 'Pride and Prejudice': 5 things you may not know about the classic novel However much of an Austenite you are, these little-known facts may have escaped your notice.
- Invisible Armies: An Epic History of Guerrilla Warfare from Ancient Times to the PresentMax Boot's entertaining history teaches valuable lessons, but sometimes draws shaky conclusions.
- Reader recommendation: Jennie, The Life of Lady Randolph ChurchillMonitor readers share their favorite book picks.
- 'One and Only Ivan' and 'This Is Not My Hat' capture Newbery and Caldecott awardsWriter Katherine Applegate and writer-illustrator Jon Klassen were the recipients of the Newbery Medal and the Caldecott Medal, respectively.
- How well do you know 'Pride and Prejudice'?
With one of the most famous opening lines of all time 鈥 'It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune must be in want of a wife' 鈥 and one of literature's most beloved love stories, as well as satire that is still admired today, Jane Austen's novel 'Pride and Prejudice' is still an acknowledged classic 200 years after its publication in 1813. How well do you know the story of Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy? Test your knowledge!