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- James Patterson calls Amazon's practices 'a national tragedy'Patterson criticized Amazon's practices while accepting an award for being an Indie Champion at Book Expo America.聽
- 'The Intellectual Life of Edmund Burke' considers one of the great thinkers of all timeDavid Bromwich's biography of Edmund Burke is a masterpiece of intellectual history.
- Reader recommendation: By the Light of the MoonMonitor readers share their favorite book picks.
- George Patton death to be examined in new Bill O'Reilly bookGeorge Patton book:聽Stephen Rubin, president and publisher of Henry Holt and Company, announced Wednesday that 'Killing聽Patton' will be published on Sept. 23.
- 'Gone Girl' writer Gillian Flynn joins Hogarth Shakespeare projectFlynn is the latest author to sign on for the series, in which contemporary writers will pen their takes on Shakespeare's stories.聽
- 'The Girls of Atomic City': a bestselling WWII tale'Girls,' by Denise Kiernan, continues to hold steady on bestseller lists more than a year after its initial publication.
- LeVar Burton brings 'Reading Rainbow' plea to KickstarterLeVar Burton聽was the host of 'Reading Rainbow,' the children's literacy program that aired on public TV through 2009.
- Amazon: Hachette dispute may not be solved quicklyAmazon聽and Hachette are reportedly at odds over terms for e-book prices, at a time when聽Amazon聽is in a position of strength and vulnerability.
- 'The Vacationers' takes a wry look at flawed but well-meaning characters'Vacationers' follows two families who bring their various problems on a trip to Mallorca.
- Reader recommendation: NietzscheMonitor readers share their favorite book picks.
- Amazon releases statement on Hachette disputeAmazon said of its delays on and lack of availability of Hachette titles, 'Unfortunately, despite much work from both sides, we have been unable to reach mutually-acceptable agreement on terms.... we are not optimistic that this will be resolved soon.'
- Maya Angelou: 5 ways she will be rememberedMaya Angelou succeeded in many mediums during her lifetime. Here are a few of the many ways the world will recall her legacy.
- Bestselling books the week of 5/29/14, according to IndieBound* What's selling best in independent bookstores across America.
- Maya Angelou, acclaimed writer, diesAngelou was honored in almost every medium imaginable during her life.
- Hillary Clinton's memoir excerpt: What can we learn from it?A second preview of Clinton's book 'Hard Choices' was recently released and the excerpt details her 'partnership and friendship' with President Obama and her wish to 'revisit certain choices.'
- 'The Long Shadow' explores the ways in which World War I lives onHistorian David Reynolds ably depicts the Great War's impact on every decade since.
- Reader recommendation: The Girl in the Blue BeretMonitor readers share their favorite book picks.
- Kiss band member Paul Stanley discusses his new autobiography'I wanted [my children] to have a document of what I had done and I also realized that my life could be inspirational to other people,' Stanley said of his decision to write the book.
- Children's nonfiction is increasing in popularity, say authorsIn a panel, writers such as 'Locomotive' author Brian Floca discussed the surge in popularity of nonfiction illustrated books for children, which could be influenced by the nonfiction emphasis in the new Common Core standards.
- Cassandra Clare concludes her 'Mortal Instruments' series with 'City of Heavenly Fire''Fire' was released on May 27.