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'12 Years a Slave': Would it be a good classroom teaching tool?Not only is the memoir by Solomon Northup now an Oscar-nominated film, but director Steve McQueen is encouraging schools to use the book as part of their units on slavery and the Civil War.
Haruki Murakami's newest novel will arrive in the US this AugustAfter a long wait by English-reading fans, Murakami's novel 'Colorless Tsukuru Tazaki and His Years of Pilgrimage' will arrive in the US and the UK this August.
'Unbroken' trailer gives a glimpse into the inspirational WWII story'Unbroken' centers on Louis Zamperini, a former Olympic athlete who was captured by the Japanese during World War II.
Harper Lee settles lawsuit with Alabama museumHarper Lee, author of 'To Kill a Mockingbird,' sued Monroe County Heritage Museum for using her name and her book without compensating her.
The Adventures of Henry ThoreauA biographer takes a leisurely stroll through the environment that shaped Henry Thoreau.
Reader recommendation: Winter's TaleMonitor readers share their favorite book picks.
Bestselling books the week of 02/20/14, according to IndieBound* What's selling best at independent bookstores across America.
'Wonder' author R.J. Palacio announces new worksTwo upcoming projects, a book and an e-story, will be set in the 'Wonder' universe.
J.K. Rowling announces sequel to 'The Cuckoo's Calling'Rowling will release a sequel, titled 'The Silkworm,' to 'Cuckoo,' working again under the pseudonym of Robert Galbraith.
Code Name: Johnny WalkerPseudonymous writer 'Johnny Walker,' an Iraqi, tells the story of his time as an interpreter for the US Navy SEALs.
4 audiobooks that are great for a little escapism These four audio books offer a good dose of escapism with a little education thrown in.
Penguin Books India pulls controversial book on HinduismPenguin Books India agreed to withdraw the book from circulation in India as well as destroy every copy of the book.
Isabel Allende disdains mystery genreBestselling writer Isabel Allende called 'Ripper,' her latest novel, 'a joke.' 'I'm not a fan of mysteries,' she told NPR. 'I realized I cannot write that kind of book.'
Silence Once BegunA set of mysterious disappearances in Japan takes readers down a rabbit hole of deceit.
Valentine's Day: Bookstores celebrate all over the worldValentine's Day: Many bookstores have embraced the holiday in manners both touching and funny. Two bookstores celebrated Valentine's Day by offering to set up customers on a 'blind date' with a book.
'House of Cards' novel comes to the US for the first time'House of Cards' by Michael Dobbs is available electronically in America for the first time and will be available in print form this March. 'House of Cards' has been adapted for TV in the UK and the US.
10 basketball nuggets I learned from "Dr. J: The Autobiography" Here are 10 "windows" on the life of basketball Hall of Famer Julius Erving from gleaned from "Dr. J: The Autobiography," written with Karl Taro.
Portrait of Hilary Mantel to be displayed at the British LibraryThe portrait of Hilary Mantel is the first painting of a living author to be displayed at the British Library. The painting intends to show Mantel鈥檚 鈥渋mpact in the world.鈥�- Winter Olympics: How well do you know Russian literature?
The Winter Olympics have everyone focused on the host country of Russia. You may know your speed-skating and curling events, but how well do you know Russia's literary past? Test your knowledge!
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