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- 'Sapiens' is a provocative, illuminating account of 70,000 years of human history
Israeli historian Yuval Noah Harari argues that 'progress' has not necessarily increased the happiness of the species of homo sapiens.
- Pharrell Williams has a 'Happy' deal for children's books
Pharrell Williams is transitioning from pop singer to children's author. Will the cross-over translate into success?
- 'Bosch' TV series is inspired by Michael Connelly's book series
Police detective Harry Bosch is the protagonist in Michael Connelly's series, the most recent installment of which is 'The Burning Room.'
- Neil Gaiman's 'Trigger Warnings' sells well, receives positive reviews
Gaiman is the author of such works as 'The Ocean at the End of the Lane,' 'Stardust,' and 'American Gods.'
- 'The Monopolists' tells the surprising story behind America's favorite board game
How a vessel for liberal ideas became a board game craze.
- Help! I'm 51 and still haven't read nearly half the books on my bucket list
The lesson I'm starting to grasp is that reading is about quality – and not quantity.
- 'Lincoln's Greatest Case' showcases the impressive legal skills of America's 16th president
One lawyer who worked with Lincoln warned that anyone who underestimated him would 'very soon wake [up] with his back in a ditch.'
- Valentine's Day: Bookstores take part in celebrations
One store is having staff act out famous rom-com bookstore scenes, while another is giving a prize to someone with a great love story.
- James Franco is cast in Stephen King's '11/22/63'
Franco will reportedly play an English teacher who travels back in time to try to stop the Kennedy assassination.
- Kelly Link's 'Get in Trouble' is well-received by critics
Link's short story collection was released earlier this month.
- 'Madison's Gift' vividly recounts the many accomplishments of America's fourth president
James Madison's career is considered through the lens of his relationship with five historic figures: Washington, Jefferson, Hamilton, Monroe, and – of course – Dolly Madison.
- Bestselling books the week of 2/12/15, according to IndieBound* What's selling best at independent bookstores across America.