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Independent bookstores, Amazon all report successful holiday seasonMany independent bookstores reported holiday sales as good or better than last year's, while Amazon called the 2013 holiday season its best ever.
How I love that first new book of 2014!For some people, the new year arrives when the ball drops in Times Square. But for this devoted book lover, it's not 2014 till that first copyright page says so.
New Year's Day: When making resolutions, remember ambitious reader Clifton FadimanClifton Fadiman released 'The Lifetime Reading Plan,' his rankings of the world's greatest books, in 1960.
Henry David Thoreau – YouTube star?In an attempt to raise funds for a solar photovoltaic system, the nonprofit group running Thoreau Farm created a slapstick video that shows the writer falling down the stairs.
Journalist Ann Morgan embarks on a mission to read a book from every countryMorgan says she realized the vast majority of the books on her shelves were by British and American writers and set out to read a book from every country in the world over a year.
2013 was an excellent year for reading other people’s mailNo one sends you letters any more? Try recent collections of correspondence by Willa Cather, George Orwell, Henry David Thoreau, and others.
'The Smithsonian's History of America in 101 Objects': why Richard Kurin chose as he didRichard Kurin, a Smithsonian executive, chose such items as Thomas Jefferson's Bible and Sitting Bull's drawing book.
Ann Patchett remembers her best Christmas present everWhen Ann Patchett's father read a story to her over the phone one Christmas, he unwittingly helped to set on the path to becoming a writer.
Christmas: Why a book is the most satisfying present you'll find under the treeWriter Michael Gorra says books are the only gifts that can still surprise you long after you've ripped off the wrapping paper.
One of 2013's most expensive books may also be one of the most beautifulJohn James Audubon's 'The Birds of America' has a list price of $350, but the beautiful illustrations easily justify the price.
'A Christmas Carol' prompts inmates to consider their own holiday ghostsA group of inmates read and watch versions of Charles Dickens' holiday classic, prompting them to chronicle their own ghosts of past, present, and future.
Two short story collections for mystery loversTwo new mystery/noir collections highlight stories with Christmas settings and works by pioneering women writers.
Does Christmas honor the birth of a 'Zealot'?Reza Aslan, author of 'Zealot,' a biography of Jesus, explores how Jesus fit into his time and place.
Harry Potter heads for the stageHarry Potter creator J.K. Rowling says she is working on a play about Harry's early life, expected to hit British theaters within the next two years.
Obama's half-brother's memoir may prove controversialMark Obama Ndesandjo's book will reportedly detail abuse, beatings from the father he and the president shared.
New 'Fault in Our Stars' tagline divides fansSome 'Fault in Our Stars' fans object to the phrase 'One sick love story' as a tagline for the film adaptation of John Green’s popular young adult novel.
Kids' Right to Read Project says numbers of books banned or challenged is way upKids' Right to Read Project staff says that in November alone, the group investigated three times more incidents than usual.
Joseph Gordon-Levitt will produce 'Sandman' film adaptation. Will he also direct and star?Director and actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt tweeted that he has 'signed on as a producer on Sandman. The rest remains to be seen.'
New novel for 'Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' seriesSwedish writer David Lagercrantz will pen a fourth installment in the 'Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' series originally written by Stieg Larsson, according to Larsson's publisher. It will be released in August 2015.
Will Lindsay Lohan release a book?Lindsay Lohan reportedly has a literary agent and may have a pending book deal.
