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'Unintended Consequences' by Edward Conrad: already 'the most hated book of the year'?'Unintended Consequences' by former Bain Capital managing director Edward Conard argues that economic inequality is a good thing rather than a problem.
Maurice Sendak: 10 tweets about the 'Wild' author and illustrator Children's author Maurice Sendak, creator of the darkly mischievous children's classic, "Where the Wild Things Are," has died at age 83. Mourning the loss of the beloved writer and illustrator, fans of his work took to Twitter to pay tribute to one of the most important children’s book writers of the 20th century. Take a look at some of the top tweets from the worlds of literature, film and beyond that celebrate the life Maurice Sendak.
From our Files: Maurice Sendak interview, 2002Maurice Sendak, self-taught artist and author of "Where the Wild Things Are" (1963), would eventually write or illustrate over 90 books, beloved by generations of children into adulthood. Sendak, who died today, spoke with Monitor reporter Gloria Goodale on the occasion of an exhibit of his artwork at Los Angeles' Skirball Cultural Center in 2002. He spoke about his personal history growing up in Brooklyn amidst the tumult of family upended after World War II; his escape into an inspired, illustrated world; and his expansion into musical and opera collaborations.
Maurice Sendak: 10 essential quotes From his books and from interviews, here are 10 essential quotes from Maurice Sendak, the children's book legend.
Maurice Sendak showed us 'Where The Wild Things Are'Maurice Sendak wrote and illustrated the acclaimed 'Where The Wild Things Are,' along with other children's books. He passed away early Tuesday in Connecticut.
A Disposition to Be RichThe author's great-grandfather was the Bernie Madoff of his age – a Ponzi schemer and con man who cheated a US president and kidnapped his own son.
Reader recommendation: MatterhornMonitor readers share their favorite book picks.
Harry Truman: 7 quotes on his birthday May 8, 2012, marks Harry S. Truman's 128th birthday. His folksy sense of humor and political grit are exemplified by a selection of aphorisms in 'Geary's Guide to the World's Great Aphorists' by James Geary.
Karl Marx: 10 great quotes on his birthday May 5 marks the birthday of Karl Marx, who provided intellectual foundation for an array of regimes that at one time governed nearly half of Earth's population.
Google asks judge for library suit to be dismissedThe Authors Guild says Google doesn't have permission to reproduce portions of books for their digital library.
How a murder changed China as it moved toward World War IIPaul French, author of 'Midnight in Peking,' tells how the murder of a British diplomat's teenage daughter shook both Chinese and foreigners in pre-war Peking.
Keith Haring: 10 books by and about the artist On what would have been his 54th birthday, here are 10 books filled with the spirit and work of the influential artist.
All Woman and SpringtimeAlthough somewhat comparable to "Memoirs of a Geisha," this tale of North Korean women forced into the sex trade is a darker, crueler story.
Reader recommendation: The Favored DaughterMonitor readers share their favorite book picks.
10 best Avengers of all time Many Avengers have come and gone over the years. But, in my opinion, here are the 10 best.
Free Comic Book Day: 5 things you need to know Whether you're a comic book devotee or don't know the Fantastic Four from the Avengers, here are 5 things you need to know about the upcoming Free Comic Book Day.
Target will stop selling Amazon Kindle devicesIs Target now seeing Amazon as an enemy rather than a partner?
'Between Shades of Gray' – probably not the book you're thinking ofYoung adult author Ruta Sepetys says her novel 'Between Shades of Gray,' about a Lithuanian girl sent to one of Stalin's work camps, is frequently being mixed up with E L James' erotic trilogy.
10 modern proverbs (from the last 100 years) "The Dictionary of Modern Proverbs" is a collection of contemporary wisdom.
5 award-winning mystery novels for young adults Here are five great mystery novels aimed at teenage readers.
