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'The Casual Vacancy': Adult content shows we're not at Hogwarts anymoreJ.K. Rowling's new book for adults is highly anticipated, and adult content in the books shows it's no Potter do-over, though similar themes echo in 'Vacancy.'
F. Scott Fitzgerald: 10 quotes on his birthday Here are 10 memorable quotes from America's great 20th-century author F. Scott Fitzgerald.
Wal-Mart drops Amazon products from its storesWal-Mart's decision echoes a similar one made by Target last May. Some analysts say both companies are viewing Amazon as more of a competitor.
Monica Lewinsky: Will she or won't she release a new memoir?Monica Lewinsky was rumored to be receiving $12 million for a tell-all about her alleged affair with former president Bill Clinton, but others say she has no such plans.
Two of September's biggest novels 'Telegraph Avenue' by Michael Chabon and 'NW' by Zadie Smith are two of the hottest releases of the season.
Reader recommendation: A Year of WondersMonitor readers share their favorite book picks.
Stephen King: 10 quotes on his birthday 10 quotes from Stephen King, America's reigning king of horror and suspense novels.
'The Hobbit' – a new film trailerThe new trailer for 'The Hobbit' includes more glimpses of Gollum as well as new characters like the wizard Radagast the Brown.
Tony Danza teaches: 6 stories from his year at a Philadelphia high school From his new book 'I'd Like to Apologize to Every Teacher I Ever Had,' here are 6 stories from Tony Danza's time as a teacher.
E-books vs. print: Most parents prefer reading paper books to their childrenA new survey found that more than 70 percent of parents still prefer print books to the iPad when it comes to reading to children.
The Long Walk'The Long Walk' is a powerful, intimate, disturbing look at the ways that war can infect the life of a soldier.- How well do you know 'The Perks of Being A Wallflower'? Take the quiz
Stephen Chbosky's novel features a teenager who goes by the alias of Charlie. Charlie's story of life in high school – as told through letters – has won a devoted following, and the book has been adapted into a film which will be released Sept. 21. The film version of "The Perks of Being a Wallflower" stars Logan Lerman, who starred as Percy Jackson in "Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Lightning Thief," and Emma Watson in her first major post-Harry Potter role as Sam. How well do you know Chbosky's novel? (Warning – spoilers follow!)
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Bestselling books the week of 9/20/12, according to IndieBound* What's selling best at independent bookstores across America.
M.L. Stedman talks about 'The Light Between Oceans''The Light Between Oceans' author M.L. Stedman discusses her debut novel, her world view, and how her background as an attorney grounds her as a writer.
Winter of the WorldThe second book of Ken Follett's 'Century' trilogy is a gift to lovers of popular fiction.
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Salman Rushdie thanks America's independent bookstores for support during fatwaThe letter of gratitude Salman Rushdie wrote to independent bookstores has been made into a poster that will be hung in some stores.
New manuscript by Harlem Renaissance writer Claude McKay is discoveredA Columbia University graduate student found the manuscript in a box at the school.
Grief and the US Civil War: a conversation with Drew Gilpin FaustHarvard University president Drew Gilpin Faust's book 'This Republic of Suffering' has been adapted into a PBS film which will air Sept. 19.
