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- 7 memories from the first year of a baby's life Writer Ann Lamott and her son Sam share stories of unexpectedly adding a new generation to the family.
- 6 stories from a veteran flight attendant In 'Cruising Attitude,' flight attendant Heather Poole shares stories from her years in the air.
- In an age of Kindles, Harcourt Bindery sticks to tried-and-true book methodsThe Charlestown, Mass., bindery still makes books by hand, using a 19th-century production model.
- Anthony Shadid's memoir will be released earlyLate New York Times reporter Anthony Shadid's book was originally planned for a March 27 release date but its publication has now been moved up.
- Bestselling books the week of 2/23/12, according to IndieBound* What's selling best in independent bookstores across America.
- 'The Hunger Games' stars will tour America's mallsThe stars of 'The Hunger Games' will appear for Q&A sessions at malls in Los Angeles, Seattle, and other areas.
- Stephen Colbert will release a new book – but this one is for kidsTV host Stephen Colbert has written a children's book about a flag pole trying to find out who it really is.
- Eisenhower in War and PeaceJean Edward's Smith's new biography obliterates earlier arguments that Eisenhower’s was a dull, torpid presidency.
- Reader recommendation: Following AtticusMonitor readers share their favorite book picks.
- Barnes & Noble: on the offensive with a $199 Nook TabletThe price and specifications of the new Nook Tablet put it in direct competition with Amazon's Kindle Fire tablet device.
- Astronaut Mark Kelly has written a children's bookMark Kelly, husband of former US Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, will release his children's book about a mouse in space this fall.
- When E.B. White is also GrandpaE.B. White’s granddaughter Martha keeps loving watch over a unique literary legacy.
- Presidents Day: our best presidents are as close as the nearest biographyWith biographies like Carl Sandburg's 'Lincoln,' Americans can learn about past presidents on any day of the year.
- Behind the Beautiful Forevers'Pure, astonishing reportage’ of makeshift life in an Indian slum.
- Reader recommendation: The White CompanyMonitor readers share their favorite book picks.
- 'The Hunger Games' quiz: Test your knowledge!
The first book of Suzanne Collins' 'Hunger Games' trilogy was published in 2008. Today all three series books – in which heroine Katniss Everdeen lives and fights in a futuristic North America – are still topping bestseller lists. And now on March 23 the movie adaptation of the first book of the series, "The Hunger Games," will be arriving at theaters. How well do you know "The Hunger Games"? Brush up before you see the first movie. (Careful – some spoilers follow.)
- Barrett-Browning love letters go digitalOn February 14, the famous love letters of Elizabeth Barrett and Robert Browning were made available online.
- Portugal plays each side against the other in World War IINeill Lochery's new book "Lisbon" chronicles Portugal's pivotal role in World War II.
- Amanda Knox signs book dealKnox, who had her murder conviction overturned in October, will publish a memoir through HarperCollins.
- Charles Dickens as journalistCharles Dickens – the great novelist – was also a journalist in love with the streets.