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Natasha Trethewey will serve as US poet laureate for a second yearNatasha Trethewey was praised by Librarian of Congress James Billington for making herself so accessible to the public.
JoylandAt its heart, Stephen King's latest novel is a captivating story filled with more light than dark, more sweetness than horror, and plenty of 聽grace.
Reader recommendation: Arrow of GodMonitor readers share their favorite book picks.
Will Kindle take off in China?Amazon's Kindle e-reader is now available in China. But the Chinese Government may not be a fan and, as many Chinese use their phones to read books, the Kindle may face an uphill battle.
Maurice Sendak's beautiful goodbyeMaurice Sendak, eight months before his death, did a lovely in-depth interview with NPR's Terry Gross. Looking back on his words today, they can only be called a valediction.
'Game of Thrones': 20 questions as Season 3 ends As Season 3 of 'Game of Thrones' draws to an end, many burning questions remain. Here are some of the most urgent. (Beware, if you haven't finished Season 3: spoilers follow!)
Maurice Sendak: 13 quotes on his birthday Here are 13 quotes from wildly influential author Maurice Sendak.
City of AmbitionMason B. Williams looks back at the unique Depression-era collaboration between FDR and New York mayor Fiorello La Guardia.
How I got to meet Neil GaimanNeil Gaiman reached out to his followers on Twitter asking for their help in creating his next book. Their collaboration lead to a beautiful end product and now I have my own copy.
'The Yearling,' by Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings, finds a place in prisonJust in time for Father's Day, prison inmates in an English class turned the paternal wisdom in 'The Yearling' into a talk-radio script.
Silent VoicesAnn Cleeves unleashes a 'large and shambolic' female detective 鈥� a refreshing break from current mystery trends.
Reader recommendation: Although Of Course You End Up Becoming YourselfMonitor readers share their favorite book picks.
Which state has the most bookstores?Large states like California and Texas have the most bookstores. No surprise there. But when it comes to bookstores per capita, Montana, Wyoming, and Vermont top the list.
Norway's hot new title? The Bible, now outselling 'Fifty Shades of Grey'In Norway, where only one percent of the population attends church, a new translation of the Bible has taken the country by storm.
'Lost Cat': Do we ever really know our pets?Caroline Paul thought she knew her cats inside out 鈥� until one went missing and came back revitalized. She and illustrator (and partner) Wendy MacNaughton tell the story of their journey into the life of their cat.
American GunChris Kyle's examination of the place of weapons in our culture arrives at just the right time.
Father's Day: 12 best books for Dad Check out these 12 books. At least one will be a perfect fit for your dad.
Karen Green writing on David Foster Wallace: 'an instant classic'Karen Green's collection 'Bough Down,' which includes reflections the death of her husband, David Foster Wallace, has been been receiving excellent reviews.
Stephen King's 'Joyland' receives rave reviewsReviewers are noting that 鈥� rather than the straightforward horror tale readers may be expecting 鈥� Stephen King's latest novel is a beautifully written coming-of-age story.
Bestselling books the week of 6/6/13, according to IndieBound* What's selling best at independent bookstores across America