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10 most-looked-up words of 2012, according to Merriam Webster Here are the 10 words that most often sent Americans to the dictionary in 2012.
Oprah Winfrey selects 'The Twelve Tribes of Hattie' as the next title for her book club'The Twelve Tribes of Hattie,' a first novel for author Ayana Mathis, has become the latest book chosen for Oprah Winfrey's Book Club 2.0.
Amazon tweaks its Breakthrough Novel Award Contest and drops former partner PenguinAmazon, which formerly collaborated with Penguin to publish the winners of its Breakthrough Novel Award Contest, touts the advantages of working as its own publisher.
8 gifts for your favorite literature lover Are you searching for a gift for the bibliophile in your life? Check out these books.
Ike's BluffWriter Evan Thomas's perceptive analysis of the 34th president shows a shrewd operator who played his cards close to the vest.
Reader recommendation: Moby DickMonitor readers share their favorite book picks.
My Ideal BookshelfThessaly La Force's collection of essays on cultural figures' favorite books will fascinate any bibliophile.
Reader recommendation: The Unquiet AmericanMonitor readers share their favorite book picks.
Bestselling books the week of 12/6/12, according to IndieBound* What's selling best at independent bookstores across America.
Booksellers wait on Supreme Court decision: Could selling a used book become illegal?A ruling on John Wiley & Sons Inc. v. Kirtsaeng 鈥� a case expected to come before the Supreme Court early next year 鈥� could make it illegal for non-profits and businesses to resell copyrighted works produced abroad.
'Fifty Shades of Grey' inspires 鈥� baby names?The website BabyCenter is reporting spikes in the popularity of names Anastasia and Grey.
'The Casual Vacancy' and 'Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell' adaptations will air on the BBC'Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell' episodes will air in 2013, while 'The Casual Vacancy' series is expected in 2014.
10 Mom myths: 'Because I Said So': Ken Jennings busts myths your mother told you Here are 10 of "mom myths "from Jennings' new book in which he questions family wisdom.
11 best books of December, according to Amazon's editors Looking for a holiday read for yourself or a gift for a voracious reader? These are the best new titles this month, hand-picked by Amazon's editors. Amazon鈥檚 editorial director of books and Kindle Sara Nelson tells us why they were chosen.
15 best books of 2012 鈥� nonfiction Here are the Monitor's picks for the 15 best nonfiction books of 2012.
10 best books of 2012 鈥� fiction Here are the Monitor's picks for the best novels of 2012.
More sad news on 'Three Cups of Tea' with death of co-author David Oliver RelinDavid Oliver Relin's family said that Relin was hurt, emotionally and financially, by the controversy over fabrications in 'Three Cups of Tea,' the book he聽 co-authored with Greg Mortenson.
E L James as 'Publishing Person of the Year' draws outcry from literary worldPublishers Weekly faces controversy after naming 'Fifty Shades of Grey' author E L James 'Publishing Person of the Year' for 2012.
Philip Roth's retirement from writing is mourned by a former studentA former Iowa Writers Fiction Workshop participant who studied under Roth wonders how a teacher who instilled in him a deep love of fiction can be throwing in the towel.
'Hunger Games' author Suzanne Collins will release a picture bookCollins' book, which will be based around her own experiences with a father in the military, will be released this fall.