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World Book Night US: Washington, Michigan, and New York attract the most volunteersAs World Book Night approaches again, a list of rankings shows where volunteers 鈥� who give away free books on April 23 鈥� are most heavily clustered in the US.
Boston Marathon bombing: how it compares to the 1920 Wall Street attackThe 1920 bombing of Wall Street, which killed 38 and injured hundreds, was the deadliest terror attack on US civilians until Oklahoma City. The crime has never been solved.
Are e-readers hurting our reading comprehension?An article in Scientific American suggests that, initially, reading on screens may diminish our capacity to understand what we read. But that could be changing.
Bestselling books the week of 4/15/13, according to IndieBound* What's selling best in independent bookstores across America.
Boston Marathon bombings: 5 books to read in the aftermath In the wake of the tragedy, check out these five titles which address topics from patriotism to strength in the face of disaster.
2013 Pulitzer Prize winners: 4 excellent books Months before the Pulitzer Prize committee got there, the Monitor's book critics had already let readers know that these four books were something special. Here's why.
'The Hunger Games: Catching Fire' trailer shows a brewing revolutionThe new trailer for 'Catching Fire' shows the aftermath of the Hunger Games as protagonist Katniss becomes a symbol of rebellion.
Yoko Ono objects to photos in a graphic novel about John LennonWriter Thom Donovan says he was sent a cease-and-desist letter by Yoko Ono's lawyers after he published a graphic novel about the life of John Lennon that included some rarely seen photos.
10 most challenged books list for 2012 includes some newcomersThe most-challenged book series of 2012 was the 'Captain Underpants' books by Dav Pilkey. Former list-toppers 'ttyl' and 'The Hunger Games' are missing from the list entirely.
Interview with poet John AshberyJohn Ashbery is recognized by many critics as one of the most eminent American poets of the 20th-century. He published his first awarding-winning book of poems "Some Trees" in 1956. Today, at 85, Ashbery shows no signs of putting his pen down any time soon. He has recently published a collection of poems entitled "Quick Question."
Want to be a writer? You need a favorite authorThis college professor urges his students to find a "writing hero."
The InterestingsMeg Wolitzer follows a group of teenagers from art camp on to adult life, with all its successes and disappointments.
Leonardo da Vinci: 15 quotes on his birthday Here are 15 quotes to celebrate the life of Leonardo da Vinci.
Quidditch World Cup VI this weekendThe top 80 collegiate teams from all over the world will compete in the sixth annual Quidditch Cup this weekend. Yes, it's an actual sport.
Haruki Murakami's new novel becomes an instant bestseller in Japan"Murakami mania" has gripped Japan since the release of Haruki Murakami's new novel, 'Colorless Tsukuru Tazaki and His Years of Pilgrimage' at midnight on Friday. No English translation is yet planned.
Poem written by a 13-year-old sells for $140,000Granted, the 13-year-old was Charlotte Bront毛, and the poem was written in 1829, but still....
Thomas Jefferson: 16 quotes on his birthday Here are 16 quotes to mark the birthday of American founding father Thomas Jefferson.
B.J. Novak will release a book of stories in 2014"The Office" writer B.J. Novak signed a two-book deal with Knopf. The first title will be a collection of stories based on some of his previous performances.
'Matilda: The Musical' wins raves for its Broadway openingThe musical adaptation of the Roald Dahl novel has been called 'the most satisfying musical to come out of Britain' and 'the best musical since "The Lion King."'
The Oldest Word for DawnThe poetry of Brad Leithauser offers an adept blend of individual and social drama.