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- What do you know about Asian literature?
So you love haiku, can quote from "The Art of War," and have read at least a couple of novels by Salman Rushdie. But do you know enough to ace our Asian lit quiz? Try it and see.
Why Italians are so proud of 鈥� and yet unhappy with 鈥� their own countryVeteran journalist John Hooper shares his observations on Italians and life in Italy 鈥� a country where 'what you see is rarely what you get.'
'Boyhood' helmer Richard Linklater may direct 'Where'd You Go, Bernadette'Linklater was recently nominated for Best Director for 'Boyhood.'
'Red Queen' sells well 鈥� but is it different enough from other YA dystopian fare?'Red Queen' by Victoria Aveyard centers on teenager Mare Barrow, who lives in a class-based society and discovers she has unusual powers.
Will Amazon's Kindle Scout democratize publishing?Amazon's Kindle Scout, one of the first crowdsourced publishing platforms, announced it will release its first set of 10 reader-selected titles next month.
'Washington's Revolution' is an engrossing, accurate, and occasionally original biography of America's founding fatherWas America鈥檚 first president a mystery of subtle self-presentation 鈥� or just a shrewd politician?
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Drew Barrymore will reportedly write a memoirBarrymore recently starred in such films as 'Blended' and 'Big Miracle.'
'Serena': The movie adaptation of the Ron Rash novel gets a negative reception from critics'Serena' stars Jennifer Lawrence and Bradley Cooper and was released in Britain this fall but is only now coming to the US.
'Ten Million Aliens' celebrates earth's remarkable abundance of perfectly evolved animalsFlying mice, jewel-toned flatworms, giant snails, and microscopic bear-shaped invertebrates all play starring roles in nature writer Simon Barnes's engaging book.
Reader recommendation: NaokoMonitor readers share their favorite book picks.
Graphix celebrates its 10 year anniversary with Jeff Smith鈥檚 'Bone'The Scholastic imprint releases a tribute edition of their first graphic novel for young readers
'War and Peace' BBC adaptation will star Jim Broadbent, Gillian AndersonThe adaptation will also star actors Paul Dano and Lily James. It's being directed by Tom Harper of 'Peaky Blinders.'
'The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up' stays strong on bestseller lists'Tidying Up,' which gives readers a one-time solution to de-cluttering their home, has been a mainstay on bestseller lists since its publication.
10 young adult books for smart readers of all ages Here are 10 young adult books for readers of all ages who like to learn.
ISIS burns Mosul library: Why terrorists target booksUNESCO has called the destruction of libraries and books in Mosul 'one of the most devastating acts of destruction of library collections in human history.'
'Discontent and its Civilizations' highlights the intertwined Pakistani, British, and American roots of Mohsin HamidIn 36 nonfiction essays, Pakistani novelist Mohsin Hamid offers readers a chance to 'hang out' and deepen their relationship with him.
Reader recommendation: Hand to MouthMonitor readers share their favorite book picks.- Famous last words: Take our literature quiz!
Any author knows that the ending of a book can make or break it. How many books now languish in obscurity because of a weak final sentence or subpar final paragraph? Not any of these! Can you guess which literary work goes with each final line? Take our quiz and find out if you're an expert in literary endings!
Bestselling books the week of 2/26/15, according to IndieBound* What's selling best at independent bookstores across America.