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- New biography offers an inside look at Joe Paterno and family after his firingExcerpts from 'Paterno,' by Joe Posnanski, show Paterno and his family reacting to the scandal after former assistant coach Jerry Sandusky was accused of sexually abusing young boys.
- The Rise of RomeClassicist Anthony Everitt recounts the story of Rome's ascent to greatness as a republic and empire.
- Reader recommendation: WildMonitor readers share their favorite book picks.
- Gen Y: the most book-loving generation alive?A new study says that in 2011 Gen Y surpassed baby boomers by a healthy margin when it comes to spending on books.
- Bret Easton Ellis faces flap over '50 Shades of Grey' comments'Matt Bomer isn't right for 海角大神 Grey because he is openly gay,' Ellis tweeted.
- 'The Gift of Pets': 4 stories from a vet Veterinarian Bruce R. Coston shares his stories of his time among the animals.
- 'Preschool Gems': 25 funny quotes from preschoolers From the precious to the strange, here are 25 of the quotes preschool teacher Leslie McCollom collected for her book 'Preschool Gems.'
- Google buys Frommer鈥檚 Travel GuidesJohn Wiley & Sons work to sell off unwanted assets as Google makes its foray into the publishing industry.聽
- Bestselling books the week of 8/16/12, according to IndieBound* What's selling best in independent bookstores across America.
- Reader recommendation: George F. KennanMonitor readers share their favorite book picks.
- Napoleon Bonaparte: 13 quotes on his birthday Here are some essential quotes from Napoleon Bonaparte.
- Julia Child: 8 things that may surprise you
Decades after 'The Art of French Cooking' and her TV show were revolutionizing the way America cooked, Julia Child still seems to be everywhere. But how much do you really know about the famous chef? See if you can correctly answer the following eight questions.
- Paul Ryan does an about-face on Ayn RandRepublican vice-presidential nominee Paul Ryan once credited Rand as the reason he entered public service, but now says, 'I reject her philosophy.'
- Julia Child: 10 wonderful quotes on her birthday Julia Child is a household name when it comes to the art of cooking, but she was also known for her lively wit and bubbly personality. These 10 memorable quotes celebrate the centenary of Child's birth.
- DearieJulia Child's great success was built on both a willingness to innovate and an utter devotion to her craft.
- Bob Woodward will release book on Obama and the economyBob Woodward's new title, 'The Price of Politics,' will arrive in bookstores next month.
- Pop-up record store will promote Michael Chabon's new novelDiesel, a bookstore in Oakland, Calif., will be transformed into the fictional Brokeland Records for one week.
- Helen Gurley Brown shook up the gender roles, revolutionized CosmopolitanLongtime Cosmopolitan editor Helen Gurley Brown shocked some Americans with her views on the single woman.
- A new Amazon tablet on its way?As Amazon puts its older tablets on sale, rumors swirl that a new model is coming soon.
- 'The Jefferson Lies' is recalled by publisher Thomas Nelson'The Jefferson Lies' by David Barton was intended as a myth-busting biography of Thomas Jefferson, but publisher Thomas Nelson says it has received numerous reports of factual errors in the book.