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10 reasons NOT to love books (compliments of H.L. Mencken) Books may seem universally beloved, but these historical persons, from Martin Luther to Woodrow Wilson, weren't such big fans.
Aldo Leopold: A Sand County Almanac & Other Writings on Conservation and EcologyThe collected writings of American naturalist Aldo Leopold appear in a beautiful new edition from the Library of America.
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Bestselling books the week of 4/22/13, according to IndieBound* What's selling best in independent bookstores across America.
Margaret Thatcher authorized biography gets a US release dateThe authorized biography of Margaret Thatcher by Charles Moore will come to America next month.
'Top of the Morning': great word-of-mouth, but not such good reviewsBrian Stelter's expos茅 on TV's morning news shows has gotten lots of publicity.
World Book Night: the most popular books and which Broadway show is getting involvedWorld Book Night, the celebration of reading which includes the distribution of free books, has arrived.
Return of a KingWilliam Dalrymple looks for contemporary lessons in the story of Britain's disastrous 19th-century invasion of Afghanistan.
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E.L. Konigsburg: 6 best moments from her books Check out our favorite moments from these E.L. Konigsburg stories.
Texas plant explosion: A deadly 1947 explosion in Texas City was also caused by ammonium nitrateBill Minutaglio, author of 'City on Fire,' discusses the 1947 explosion in Texas City of a ship full of ammonium nitrate that killed hundreds and left thousands wounded.
E.L. Konigsburg: best remembered for 'From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler'E.L Konigsburg won the Newbery Medal twice and is best known for her children's book 'From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler.'
On Earth Day 2013: 13 excellent books to consume It's Earth Day. Check out these 13 books for the literary equivalent of a green boost of antioxidants and protein.
10 quotes from "E.B. White on Dogs" In "E.B. White on Dogs," the famed author and essayist discusses man's best friend. Here are a few choice samples of White's writing on dogs.
3 novels with unforgettable main characters These protagonists will still be on your mind long after you've reached the last page.
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'Emily Post's Manners in a Digital World': 6 lessons for being polite with technology Daniel Post Senning, the great-great-grandson of the original grand dame of etiquette, Emily Post, offers updated advice in 'Emily Post's Manners in a Digital World.'
'Berenstain Bears' books come to Put Me In The Story reading appThe 'Berenstain Bears' books will now be available through the Put Me In The Story reading app, which allows parents to add a child's name to a story on an e-reader.
In the City of BikesHow biking mania put down deep roots in the Netherlands.
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