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- 10 best books of 2012, according to Amazon's editors The staff of book giant Amazon selected their picks for the 10 best titles of 2012. Here's the full list.
- New 'Bridget Jones' book is due next fallAuthor Helen Fielding says the new book will bring Bridget to the present day and feature the protagonist tweeting.
- 6 tips for new workers from 'The Young Professional's Survival Guide' From C.K. Gunsalus's 'The Young Professional's Survival Guide,' here are 6 tips for those new to the workplace.
- 'One for the Books,' 'The Little Bookstore of Big Stone Gap' and 'My Bookstore'Several fall releases celebrate books and the writers who love them.
- A publishing mystery: Amazon 'buy' button disappearsWas the temporary disappearance of Amazon's 'buy' button from books of major US publishers a mere techno glitch – or a kind of threat?
- The Lost Battles A fascinating, daring look at Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo Buonarotti, and the artistic rivalry that shook the Renaissance.
- Reader recommendation: On Saudi ArabiaMonitor readers share their favorite book picks.
- Bram Stoker books: 9 things you didn't know about the 'Dracula' author Bram Stoker is the godfather of the vampire craze, but the writer is often a mystery to modern readers. Here are 9 facts you probably don't know about the author.
- Nate Silver's book sales skyrocket post-electionSales of political statistician Nate Silver's book 'The Signal and the Noise' saw a surge of 850 percent – lifting it to No. 2 on Amazon – after Silver correctly predicted the 2012 election results.
- Romney's loss: How he compares to other presidential also-ransWriter Scott Farris, author of 'Almost President,' discusses how the former presidential nominee stacks up against other men who lost their bid for the highest office in the land.
- 'Wild': The movie adaptation moves forwardActress Reese Witherspoon is set to star as author Cheryl Strayed, and Strayed says writer Nick Hornby is on board to write the adaptation.
- Bestselling books the week of 11/8/12, according to IndieBound* What's selling best at independent bookstores across America.
- 'Home Front Girl': 7 stories from a real WWII-era diary Joan Wehlen Morrison's diary capturing life in Chicago before and during World War II offers insight into the era. Here are 7 of Morrison's stories from "Home Front Girl."
- 3 of the most-talked-about novels of fall 2012 Monitor fiction critic Yvonne Zipp reviews National Book Award finalist 'The Round House' and two other acclaimed fall novels.
- Reader recommendation: Lion of LibertyMonitor readers share their favorite book picks.
- Apple agreement with the European Union would allow lower Amazon e-book pricesThe deal – which would end an antitrust investigation targeted at Apple's e-book pricing in Europe and allow Amazon to sell e-books more cheaply – is good news for Amazon but bad news for publishers.
- 'Hobbit' in the skies: Air New Zealand creates a Middle-earth-themed safety videoWorking with the 'Hobbit' production team, the airline produced a new safety video that features Peter Jackson and Gollum.
- 'Moranthology': 6 stories from UK writing star Caitlin Moran Following up on the success of her book 'How to be a Woman,' here are 6 stories from Caitlin Moran's new collection 'Moranthology.'
- Independent booksellers refuse to stock Amazon titlesFirst Barnes & Noble, then Indigo Books and Music and Books-A-Million – now some indie bookstores are choosing not to add Amazon-published titles to their bookshelves.
- The Fun Stuff: And Other EssaysTwenty-three essays showcase preeminent literary critic James Wood as a hungry, happy bookworm.