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Bestselling books the week of 12/6/12, according to IndieBound* What's selling best at independent bookstores across America.
Booksellers wait on Supreme Court decision: Could selling a used book become illegal?A ruling on John Wiley & Sons Inc. v. Kirtsaeng 鈥� a case expected to come before the Supreme Court early next year 鈥� could make it illegal for non-profits and businesses to resell copyrighted works produced abroad.
'Fifty Shades of Grey' inspires 鈥� baby names?The website BabyCenter is reporting spikes in the popularity of names Anastasia and Grey.
'The Casual Vacancy' and 'Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell' adaptations will air on the BBC'Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell' episodes will air in 2013, while 'The Casual Vacancy' series is expected in 2014.
10 Mom myths: 'Because I Said So': Ken Jennings busts myths your mother told you Here are 10 of "mom myths "from Jennings' new book in which he questions family wisdom.
11 best books of December, according to Amazon's editors Looking for a holiday read for yourself or a gift for a voracious reader? These are the best new titles this month, hand-picked by Amazon's editors. Amazon鈥檚 editorial director of books and Kindle Sara Nelson tells us why they were chosen.
15 best books of 2012 鈥� nonfiction Here are the Monitor's picks for the 15 best nonfiction books of 2012.
10 best books of 2012 鈥� fiction Here are the Monitor's picks for the best novels of 2012.
More sad news on 'Three Cups of Tea' with death of co-author David Oliver RelinDavid Oliver Relin's family said that Relin was hurt, emotionally and financially, by the controversy over fabrications in 'Three Cups of Tea,' the book he聽 co-authored with Greg Mortenson.
E L James as 'Publishing Person of the Year' draws outcry from literary worldPublishers Weekly faces controversy after naming 'Fifty Shades of Grey' author E L James 'Publishing Person of the Year' for 2012.
Philip Roth's retirement from writing is mourned by a former studentA former Iowa Writers Fiction Workshop participant who studied under Roth wonders how a teacher who instilled in him a deep love of fiction can be throwing in the towel.
'Hunger Games' author Suzanne Collins will release a picture bookCollins' book, which will be based around her own experiences with a father in the military, will be released this fall.
Michael Jackson: 10 quotes on the 30th anniversary of "Thriller" Here are 10 quotes from Michael Jackson to mark the 30th anniversary of the release of "Thriller," still the number one selling album in music history.
Should books be a part of emergency relief efforts?A petition titled The Urgency of Reading states that reading and writing are 'essential to healing and reconstruction' after disasters, and the document has been signed by more than 100 writers, literary groups and others.
Zig Ziglar: 10 quotes from the motivational author Ziglar died Nov. 28, 2012 after penning many self-help books and speaking around the country. Here are 10 quotes from the author.
Weird science: 'This Is Improbable' chronicles the world's strange experimentsWriter Marc Abrahams discusses some of the world's oddest scientific innovations in his book 'This Is Improbable.'
Charlie Brown's Christmas StockingTwo never-before-reprinted Peanuts Christmas comic strip 'specials' combine to make the perfect gift book for the holidays
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C. S. Lewis: 10 quotes on his birthday Here are 10 quotes to mark the birthday of C.S. Lewis, author of the beloved children's series "The Chronicles of Narnia."
