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- 'Longbourn,' an Austen homage, wins rave reviews'Longbourn' by Jo Baker tells the story of 'Pride and Prejudice' from the Bennet servants' point of view.
- 'Catching Fire' trailer shows the new Games arena'Catching Fire' will hit theaters Nov. 22.
- 'Anna Karenina,' 'Moby-Dick,' and 'Les Miz' – for tots?Some literary classics are now being adapted for the youngest of readers.
- Radical: My Journey out of Islamist ExtremismMaajid Nawaz offers a riveting look at how his time in jail changed his views of Islam and its place in the world.
- Want to be president? Start readingNew biographies attest that, in different ways, Harry Truman, Theodore Roosevelt, and Woodrow Wilson were all aided by their habits as heavy readers.
- 'Drama High': 7 stories from behind the scenes of a life-changing drama program Here are seven stories from "Drama High," Michael Sokolove's book about the award-winning theatrical program at Harry S Truman High School.
- Local SoulsAllan Gurganus spins three separate stories in this chronicle of life in a small North Carolina town.
- Iceland: hot new setting for mysteriesIceland is a country as literary as they come. And now the island nation is developing a reputation for mystery as well.
- 'Of Mice and Men' Broadway production will star James Franco, Chris O'DowdFranco said he and O'Dowd will star in the show with Anna Shapiro of 'August: Osage County' directing.
- 'Allegiant' ending inspires some angry fan reaction'Allegiant,' the third book in the 'Divergent' trilogy by Veronica Roth, pleased some fans but has outraged others.
- Knocking on Heaven's DoorJournalist Katy Butler questions current end-of-life care practices in a book that is both compelling and affecting.
- 'The Book Thief': a new trailer for the movie for booklovers'The Book Thief' will come to theaters Nov. 15.
- Reader recommendation: Combined DestiniesMonitor readers share their favorite book picks.
- 4 audio books to savor this fall Looking for an intriguing audio book as the weather turns chilly? Here are some high-caliber mysteries.
- World Book Night 2014 titles include 'Wild,' 'Where'd You Go, Bernadette'The titles which will be distributed for free as part of World Book Night include works by Cheryl Strayed, Maria Semple, Agatha Christie, and more.
- Jamie Dornan: Will he star in 'Fifty Shades of Grey'?Rumors are swirling that Jamie Dornan has been selected for the part of º£½Ç´óÉñ Grey. So far, the team behind the movie isn't commenting.
- Norman Mailer: A Double LifeJ. Michael Lennon tackles the wildly eventful life and career of Norman Mailer, in the first biography since Mailer's 2007 death.
- Reader recommendation: The Untold History of the United StatesMonitor readers share their favorite book picks.
- Leonardo DiCaprio may star in a film adaptation of upcoming Jo Nesbø novelJo Nesbø's novel 'Blood on Snow' is set to be published next fall.
- Authors, illustrators to Obama: standardized tests turn kids off to readingMore than 100 authors and illustrators signed a letter to the president stating that testing has a 'negative impact. .. on children's love of reading.'