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- 'The Dog Who Could Fly' is a superb account of a Nazi-fighting German ShepherdIt's almost impossible not to cry while reading this man-and-dog love story about an abandoned puppy rescued by a World War II hero.
- Reader recommendation: Let Them PaddleMonitor readers share their favorite book picks.
- Lending library created by a 9-year-old is shut down by his cityThe Collins family had set up a small lending library in their yard, but the city of Leawood reportedly told them to remove it because it was an 'accessory structure.'
- ThreeÂ-dimensional picture books are now available for visually impaired childrenCUÂ-Boulder's Tactile Picture Books Project is using threeÂ-dimensional-printing to bring the joy of picture books to the blind and visually impaired.
- James Patterson donates 'Middle School' books to New York City sixth-gradersSixth-graders at more than 300 New York City public schools will have Patterson's book 'Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life' made available to them.
- 'Under Magnolia' follows Frances Mayes back to her roots in small-town GeorgiaThe author who famously moved to a sun-drenched European villa recollects her childhood in the American South.
- Reader recommendation: A Tale of Two CitiesMonitor readers share their favorite book picks.
- Wimbledon 2014: excerpts from 5 noteworthy books about tennis As Wimbledon begins on June 23, check out these excerpts from five insider looks at the game of tennis.
- World Cup: Literary stars face off soccer-style in Penguin UK's Penguin CupIn the Penguin Cup, writers from 16 countries are playing in imaginary match-ups.
- Stephen King's most recent screenwriting effort is for the TV series 'Under the Dome''Under the Dome' is based on King's novel of the same name. 'I knew that George R.R. Martin had written a few episodes of 'Game of Thrones,' and I was very jealous,' said King.
- Mary Poppins' real-life inspiration flies again this NovemberP.L. Travers's iconic character, Mary Poppins, was based in part on her great aunt. In 1941, she wrote a story about her aunt for family and friends, and now it's coming to the general public for the first time.
- 'The Silkworm' is now available on Amazon – but the shipping time keeps changingJ.K. Rowling's bestseller 'The Silkworm' – previously unavailable to Amazon customers – can now be ordered, although shipping time is still slow. 'The Silkworm' is published by Hachette, with whom Amazon is currently involved in a dispute.Â
- Author Emily Schultz's book is mistaken for a Stephen King work – but her wallet is happy about itAfter some King fans mistakenly bought Schultz's novel 'Joyland' because it shares a title with one of King's books, Schultz began chronicling just how she's spending that extra royalty money.
- The 2014 PEN Pinter prize goes to Salman RushdieThe author of 'The Satanic Verses' and 'Midnight's Children' has been selected to receive the 2014 PEN Pinter prize for his literary works for their 'unflinching, unswerving' views on society, according to the English PEN organization.
- Amazon phone: What does it mean for bookstores?The new Amazon Fire phone comes with technology that allows consumers to scan an item and then purchase it on Amazon.Â
- 4 audiobooks about love From the affection found in romantic courtships to feelings between friends or family members, these four audiobooks all tell stories of love.
- 'Price of Fame' continues to chronicle the remarkable life of playwright Clare Boothe LuceSylvia Jukes Morris's new title dexterously details the second half of Luce's life.
- Reader recommendation: The Training GroundMonitor readers share their favorite book picks.
- 'Game of Thrones': Twitter users put a Westeros twist on children's booksTwitter users are subbing in 'Thrones' themes for famous children's book titles.
- 25 of the best new middle grade novels These titles are the very best of new middle grade novels released so far this year.