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Reader recommendation: War and the SoulMonitor readers share their favorite book picks.
Customers are more likely to buy books if they smell chocolate, says studyA group of Belgian researchers that concluded shoppers are more likely to buy items at a bookstore (especially cookbooks and romance novels) if the scent of chocolate is in the air.
Laurie Halse Anderson's 'Speak' will be adapted as a graphic novel'Speak' was a finalist for the National Book Award for Young People's Literature.
10 best books of August: the Monitor's picks Here are the 10 titles the Monitor's book critics are recommending this month.
The Mouse with the Question Mark TailNewbery Medalist Richard Peck concocts a delightful story about an accident-prone mouse sent away to school next to Buckingham Palace.聽
Reader recommendation: Laura Lamont's Life in PicturesMonitor readers share their favorite book picks.
10 best books of August 2013, according to Amazon's editors What are the best titles for the final days of summer? Check out Amazon's picks.
Emma Brockes talks about 'She Left Me the Gun,' the difficult story of her mother's pastAnything but a 'misery memoir,' the remarkable and moving, 'She Left Me the Gun' by Emma Brockes explores the power of resilience and humor.
Guantanamo prisoners' favorite novel? 'Fifty Shades of Grey'Congressman Jim Moran of Virginia, who recently toured a top-secret area of the Guantanamo prison, said the most-requested books are the 'Fifty Shades of Grey' series by E.L. James.
Calgary bookstores continue to help flood victimsThe Calgary bookstore Pages on Kensington is helping customers replace books they lost, while publishers have offered discounts to the store.
Bestselling books the week of 8/1/13, according to IndieBound* What's selling best at independent bookstores across America
China Goes GlobalChina may have the planet's second largest economy. But the Chinese are not going to rule the world.
Reader recommendation: The Winds of WarMonitor readers share their favorite book picks.
Law firm that revealed J.K. Rowling's identity donates funds to soldiers' charityThe law firm whose partner was responsible for blowing J.K. Rowling's cover as the author of 'The Cuckoo's Calling' will pay her legal costs and donate funds to The Soldiers' Charity, the charity to which Rowling is also donating her royalties for the next three years.
Happy birthday, Harry Potter! A look back at Harry's special daysThe birthday of Harry Potter falls on July 31 (which also happens to be the birthday of J.K Rowling). In the Potter universe, the days are usually eventful ones.
George R.R. Martin's new novella will be a part of the anthology 'Dangerous Women''Dangerous Women,' which is co-edited by George R.R. Martin, will be released Dec. 3.
Amazon jobs are 'a great example of what's possible,' says Obama as more indie booksellers objectPresident Obama appeared as scheduled at a Chattanooga, Tenn., Amazon warehouse and praised the business, causing even more independent booksellers to express their displeasure with his endorsement.
Fox News interview brings 'Zealot' author bigger salesAfter 'Zealot' author Reza Aslan appeared on Fox News for a much-criticized interview, his sales increased and the publisher ordered more copies.
JK Rowling: 15 quotes on her birthday To mark the birthday of the remarkable and prolific J.K. Rowling, here are some of her wonderful words.
'Artemis Fowl' is coming to the big screenA film adaptation of 'Artemis Fowl' will be released by Disney and producer Harvey Weinstein, who called it a 'special project' for him.