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Bestselling books the week of 8/9/12, according to IndieBound* What's selling best in independent bookstores across America.
Google Books case tests the limits of copyright lawThe Authors Guild is seeking more than $2 billion in damages from Google Books – which may make this one of the most expensive copyright damages cases in litigation history.
David Sedaris essay will become a filmThe film adaptation of the David Sedaris essay 'C.O.G.' is slated to start production this October.
'Great Gatsby' movie is pushed to summer 2013'The Great Gatsby' – the latest film version of the novel, directed by Baz Luhrmann – had originally been slated for a Christmas Day 2012 release.
'Why Nations Fail': Will this be China's century?MIT economist Daron Acemoglu analyzes the Chinese system and the challenges the country may face.
'Why Nations Fail': Is Egypt's new democracy real or a sham?'Why Nations Fail' author Daron Acemoglu advises looking to Turkey's history for a hint.
'Why Nations Fail': Can the eurozone hang together?'Why Nations Fail' author Daron Acemoglu compares the EU to the 13 American states pre-Constitution.
'Why Nations Fail': Can elites choke American prosperity?Writer Daron Acemoglu says ancient Venice could teach the US a historical lesson.
'Why Nations Fail': co-author Daron Acemoglu offers a comprehensive theory'Why Nations Fail' co-author Daron Acemoglu suggests that centralized power, rule of law, and open competition are the keys to national success.
'How To Be a Woman': 8 of Caitlin Moran's stories Check out 8 stories from writer 'How To Be a Woman,' Caitlin Moran's tongue-in-cheek examination of what it means to be a woman today.
'Hello, Goodbye, Hello': 6 oddball meetings between celebrities Richard Nixon met Elvis Presley? Here are 6 celebrity meetings you'd never imagine from Craig Brown's new book 'Hello, Goodbye, Hello.'
Why is Paulo Coelho slamming James Joyce?Brazilian writer Paulo Coelho says of Joyce's book 'Ulysses,' 'There is nothing there.'
Stephen King: 'Shining' sequel is scheduled for a 2013 releaseThe sequel to Stephen King's horror classic 'The Shining' will follow a now-adult Danny Torrance and his fight against the strange True Knot group.
Harry Lipkin, Private EyeHarry Lipkin is the genuine article – an 87-year-old gumshoe, sporting dentures.
Tom Brady: 10 quotes for the football star's birthday Here are 10 quotes from the Patriots player on his 35th birthday.
Marilyn Monroe: Anything but a dumb blondeWriter Sarah Churchwell says the real Marilyn was smarter, tougher and a better actress than we think.
ResilienceWhile some of the language is cumbersome, Andrew Zolli's book is a good place to start to understand the global economy.
A literary road trip through New England Take a trip through historic New England and visit the homesteads of famous literary figures.
Former NBA player Dennis Rodman will publish children's bookDennis Rodman's book is currently titled 'Dennis, the Red Bull.'
