All Books
- J.K. Rowling will release a new piece about a 'Harry Potter' character. Who is it?
The new work will be posted on the Pottermore website on Oct. 31.
- 'Wilde in America' follows Oscar Wilde through his self-promotional US tour
Oscar Wilde didn't come to the US to learn about Americans. He wanted them to learn about him.
- 'Political Order and Political Decay': What does it take to create a well-functioning modern state?
Francis Fukuyama furthers his consideration of governance in this sequel to his acclaimed 2011 book 'The Origins of Political Order'.
- Reader recommendation: Bob and Ray
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- Joan Didion documentary is in the works
Didion's nephew Griffin Dunne turned to Kickstarter to fund the film and it's already passed its goal. Didion's work 'The Year of Magical Thinking' won the National Book Award for nonfiction.
- Daniel Handler urges authors, indie stores to pair up for signed copies
In a letter to writers, Handler detailed the plan for the program Upstream, which would have authors supply signed copies of their book to a local store.
- 'The Heart of Everything That Is' finds new life in paperback format
'Heart,' the nonfiction story of the Native American leader Red Cloud, was well-received critically upon its release and has now become a bestseller in its paperback format.
- Reader recommendation: Guitar, An American Life
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- The Gold Rush: A look at the legacy of the dreamers who went to California
Writer Edward Dolnick examines the diverse collection of people who headed west in hopes of getting rich quick in his book 'The Rush.'
- 'Marley and Me' could be coming to the small screen
'Marley,' a memoir by John Grogan about owning an ill-behaved but lovable dog, was adapted into a movie starring Owen Wilson and Jennifer Aniston.
- 'The Accidental Highwayman': Critics praise the YA fantasy adventure
'Highwayman' has received many positive reviews from critics, calling it 'delightfully fun' and one writing, 'They can still write 'em like they used to.'
- Football books: 6 great titles to check out this season As football teams duke it out, check out these titles about everything from Peyton’s picker to Spurrier and the SEC.
- Reader recommendation: A Beautiful Blue Death
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- Bestselling books the week of 10/23/14, according to IndieBound* What's selling best at independent bookstores across America.