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'The Immortal Irishman' profiles an Irish rebel who took America by stormThomas Francis Meagher crammed a lifetime of adventure into a few very significant decades.
Was Al Smith,1920s NY icon and presidential hopeful, an early Donald Trump?Quite the opposite, says Smith biographer Robert Slayton. Smith enthusiastically embraced immigrants and diversity.
4 basketball books for hoops-hungry readers Here are a handful of recent releases about both college and pro basketball.
Yes, men and women even read differentlyA study found that although men and women complete books at nearly identical rates, men are more likely to abandon books sooner.
4 first-rate mystery stories for middle-grade readersThese four female sleuths solve crimes and keep the pages turning briskly, carrying on a literary tradition that would make Nancy Drew proud.聽
'The Vegetarian' asks painful questions about the way we liveThis American debut by South Korean writer Han Kang has been nominated for the 2016 Man Booker Prize.
Bestselling books the week of 3/10/16, according to IndieBound* What's selling best at independent bookstores across America?
J.K. Rowling's latest wizardry prompts criticism from Native AmericansHarry Potter fans in Native American communities are disappointed with the depiction of their cultures and history in the British novelist's latest stories.聽
'The Waters of Eternal Youth' allows Guido Brunetti to shine once moreDonna Leon's latest commissario Guido Brunetti mystery is every bit as satisfying as the 24 that came before.
10 best books of March: the Monitor's picks Here are 10 of the March book releases that the Monitor's book critics liked best
'The Civil Wars of Julia Ward Howe' tells of a woman's struggle for freedomHowe, famous author of 'The Battle Hymn of the Republic,' despaired the toll of marriage 鈥� of submitting now to her husband鈥檚 will.
Jeffrey Deaver talks about the latest Lincoln Rhyme novel 'A Steel Kiss'Deaver has written 37 novels, three collections of short stories, and dabbled in everything from folk music to an audio-only drama.
Alabama judge seals Harper Lee's will from publicA Monroe County judge ruled last week to seal "To Kill a Mockingbird" author's will from the public eye. Lee died on Feb. 19.聽
J.K. Rowling will reveal more about the American world of magic on PottermoreThe upcoming movie 'Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them,' based in the world of 'Harry Potter,' is set in America. Upcoming stories published on the site Pottermore will reveal more about the magical culture in the US.
'The High Mountains of Portugal': Booker Prize-winner Martel charms againThree novellas set in Portugal connect to create a thoughtful meditation on grieving and faith.
'Eruption,' in an evocative retelling, places Mount St. Helens in contextIn his evocative and convincing new book, author Steve Olson reveals that the 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens is much more than a horror show.
5 resonant quotes from Pat Conroy, book loverConroy was one of the nation鈥檚 鈥� and perhaps the world鈥檚 鈥� most enthusiastic lovers聽 of books.
Pat Conroy legacy: 'The Prince of Tides' and 'The Great Santini'Pat Conroy was the beloved author of "The Great Santini" and "The Prince of Tides" and other best-sellers who drew upon his bruising childhood and the vistas of South Carolina.
'Paradise City' brings together four very different London livesElizabeth Day's story of lives in collision puts an unexpected twist on a scandal from the headlines.
Bestselling books the week of 3/3/16, according to IndieBound* What's getting readers hooked at independent bookstores around America?聽