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- 'Daughters of the Samurai' profiles three remarkable women who influenced modern Japanese history
The true and fascinating story of three 19th-century Japanese girls who 'spanned the globe and became fluent in two worlds at once.'
- Reader recommendation: Simple Prayers for People of All Faiths (or No Faith)
Monitor readers share their favorite book picks.
- Will Indigo change the future of bookselling?
Canadian bookstore giant Indigo hopes to expand into the US. But its stores will be like no other bookstore in the US: part bookstore, part 'cultural department store.'
- Bestselling books the week of 5/7/15, according to IndieBound* What's selling best at independent bookstores across America.
- YA book 'An Ember in the Ashes' draws buzz
Many critics are praising the novel by writer Sabaa Tahir, which centers on people living in a Rome-like fantasy world.
- Sara Gruen's 'At the Water's Edge' sells well despite mixed reviews
The book by the 'Water for Elephants' writer has held steady on bestseller lists, though some critics gave the book negative reviews.
- 10 best books of May 2015, according to Amazon's editors What are some of the best titles being released this spring? The editors at Amazon have some picks for you.
- 10 best books of May: the Monitor's picks Here are the 10 May releases the Monitor's book critics think you shouldn't miss.
- 'The Wright Brothers' is David McCullough's affectionate portrait of aviation's pioneering brothers
McCullough, who belongs to what might be called the triumphalist school of American history, gives Wilbur and Orville Wright heroic treatment.