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The Outsider: A MemoirTennis great Jimmy Connors reveals the source of the fire that burned within during his Hall of Fame career.
'The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug' gets its first behind-the-scenes videoDirector Peter Jackson continues his tradition of filming behind-the-scenes video blogs about what's happening in production of 'The Hobbit'.
For a Song and a Hundred SongsPoet Liao Yiwu's account of four years spent in a Chinese prison is raw and disturbing yet also a deeply human and essential read.
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George Packer talks about the 'unwinding' of AmericaGeorge Packer discusses his new book, 'The Unwinding: An Inner History of the New America' 鈥� a country no longer assumed to be a global leader, even as its internal economic gulf widens.
Bestselling books the week of 7/4/13, according to IndieBound* What's selling best at independent bookstores across America.
Reader recommendation: The Constellation of Vital PhenomenaMonitor readers share their favorite book picks.
'On the Fireline' author Matthew Desmond recalls life as a wildland firefighterDesmond, who worked as a firefighter in Arizona during his college years, discusses the difference between rural and city firefighting and how firefighters talk themselves through the risk of the job.
Neil Gaiman will return to his 'Sandman' series this OctoberGaiman, who also recently published 'The Ocean at the End of the Lane,' will release the first installment of a six-part prequel series this October.
Libraries will release a "Top 10" recommendation list starting this fallA list titled LibraryReads will be created monthly by libraries all over the country, compiling 10 picks that staff members would choose for the reading public.
10 best books of July 2013, according to Amazon's editors Amazon editorial director Sara Nelson shares her thoughts about the 10 best books of July, according to the editors at Amazon.
Native AmericansJames S. Robbins urges today鈥檚 Americans to 鈥榬ecognize, honor, and carry forward the grand experiment of the first new nation.鈥�
5 books about Diana, the people's princess Here are five books that offer insight into the life of Diana, the Princess of Wales best remembered as "the people's princess."- Paula Deen publisher cancels book deal. Now what?Paula Deen was supposed to release "Paula Deen's New Testament: 250 Favorite Recipes, All Lightened Up" in October. But Ballantine Books canceled the release, even though it was already No. 1 in pre-orders on Amazon.
'Death Comes to Pemberley' miniseries gains new cast membersThe mystery novel by P.D. James, based on Jane Austen's 'Pride and Prejudice,' is being adapted by the BBC.
Will there be an Encyclopedia Brown movie?Warner Bros. is in negotiations to create a film based on the popular children's series 'Encyclopedia Brown' by Donald J. Sobol.
Literary adaptation 'Under the Dome' brings summer TV back to the networks'Under the Dome,' a summer hit for CBS, is adapted from a Stephen King novel.
The No World ConcertoA novelist tries to make very modern music out of a work of fiction.
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10 best books of July: the Monitor's picks Here are the 10 July books to which the Monitor's book critics give the highest grades.