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Edgar Allan Poe turns action hero in the movie 'The Raven'John Cusack will portray Edgar Allan Poe who, in the movie 'The Raven,' is forced to try to discover the identity of a serial killer.
'The Hobbit' production team releases another behind-the-scenes videoDirector Peter Jackson's new 'Hobbit' video shows location shots in New Zealand's mountains and the filming of a pivotal scene where dwarves float down a river in barrels.
'The Book Thief' movie adaptation gets a director'Downton Abbey' director Brian Percival will helm the film version of the popular World War II young adult novel 'The Book Thief.'
Early Brontë story about an ungrateful rat is discoveredA composition written by Charlotte Brontë for a French instructor during her stay in Brussels was recently discovered in a Belgium museum.
Rez LifeThis unvarnished mix of journalism, history, and memoir tells hard truths about life on America's Indian reservations.
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Dr. Seuss: 10 favorite quotes on his birthday 10 favorite quotes from Dr. Seuss on his birthday.
Author Matthew Bowman talks about 'the Mormon moment'Author Matthew Bowman talks about Mormonism, a faith that once stood apart, but may now host a US president among its ranks.
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E-book readers are buying plenty – but not in bookstoresThe new study by Book Industry Study Group says e-book consumers are buying more books – both print and electronic – but they’re buying mostly online and via in-app purchasing.
PBS specials will explore Margaret Mitchell and Harper LeeThe Southern authors, each of whom wrote a classic American novel, will have their lives and influence explored in two episodes of PBS's 'American Masters.'
3 really good new novels with unusual anti-heroes Talk about an anti-hero. From an overweight shut-in to Richard Nixon, these three new novels feature unlikely protagonists.
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Bestselling books the week of 3/1/12, according to IndieBound* What's selling best in independent bookstores across America.
5 ways to improve a marriage From author Elizabeth Weil's book 'No Cheating, No Dying,' 5 expert tips to improve a marriage.
Berenstain Bears 'have helped so many children through so many challenges'Berenstain Bears co-creator Jan Berenstain has died at the age of 88.
6 memories of growing up as a Romany Gypsy In 'Gypsy Boy,' writer Mikey Walsh recalls growing up as part of England's Romany Gypsy community.
Abundance: The Future is Better Than You ThinkHoping for a better world – quickly? "Abundance" promises to take you there.
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Harry Potter e-books coming to schools, libraries around the worldPottermore has partnered with e-book company Overdrive to bring electronic versions of the 'Harry Potter' series to libraries and schools in five languages.
