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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.
'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."
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 Brontë, and the poem was written in 1829, but still....
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."'
Worldreader, a nonprofit, brings e-books to developing countriesWorldreader recently announced that it's allowing more than 500,000 readers to access e-books through their cellphones.
William Faulkner's Nobel prize, papers come to auctionWilliam Faulkner's family is auctioning off personal items that belonged to the author, including his Nobel medal, a handwritten volume of poetry he wrote for his wife, and some of his manuscripts.
Robert Frost: his 10 favorite books of all timeIn addition to being a master writer, celebrated American poet Robert Frost was also a master reader.
David Axelrod will publish a memoir in 2014David Axelrod, former Obama advisor and strategist, will release his memoir through Penguin Press. Bids for the book went as high as $1.5 million.
Barnes & Noble creates a new self-publishing serviceNook Press gives authors up to 65 percent of their revenue and allows them to sell their titles anywhere.
Caroline Kennedy: ambassador for poetryCaroline Kennedy discusses her love of poetry and "Poems to Learn by Heart," the collection she has edited.
CourseSmart: creepy new technology that tells professors if students are readingCourseSmart, technology which tells professors when students are skipping pages, not taking notes, or not opening their textbook at all, is expected to be widely adopted by colleges this fall.
Margaret Thatcher authorized two-volume biographyA new two-part biography of the former prime minister by Charles Moore was approved by Thatcher for publication after her death.
Digital Public Library: the promise of the Internet fulfilledThe Digital Public Library will make the holdings of America's libraries and museums available to all Americans (and, eventually, everyone), free and online through one portal.
