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- 25 of the best new middle grade novels These titles are the very best of new middle grade novels released so far this year.
- 'Sons of Wichita' is a rollicking, revealing look at the powerful Koch brothers
David and Charles – two of the four Koch brothers and the sixth richest people in the world – are regularly accused of buying elections.
- Reader recommendation: Sundays at Eight
Monitor readers share their favorite book picks.
- 'Written in My Own Heart's Blood' author Diana Gabaldon will appear on the Starz 'Outlander' TV series
Gabaldon said she will have a short amount of dialogue and will appear during the first season.
- 'The Casual Vacancy' TV cast will include Michael Gambon, Rory Kinnear
Gambon starred as wizard Dumbledore in the movie series based on 'Vacancy' author J.K. Rowling's 'Harry Potter' novels.
- Most important summer activity for kids? Not reading, many parents say.
Although 83 percent of parents say it is very or extremely important that their children read this summer, only 17 percent say it is the most important activity, a new survey finds. Playing outside scores higher.
- Bestselling books the week of 5/19/14, according to IndieBound* What's selling best in independent bookstores across America.