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- Reader recommendation: Moby Dick
Monitor readers share their favorite book picks.
- My Ideal Bookshelf
Thessaly La Force's collection of essays on cultural figures' favorite books will fascinate any bibliophile.
- Reader recommendation: The Unquiet American
Monitor readers share their favorite book picks.
- Bestselling books the week of 12/6/12, according to IndieBound* What's selling best at independent bookstores across America.
- Booksellers wait on Supreme Court decision: Could selling a used book become illegal?
A ruling on John Wiley & Sons Inc. v. Kirtsaeng – a case expected to come before the Supreme Court early next year – could make it illegal for non-profits and businesses to resell copyrighted works produced abroad.
- 'Fifty Shades of Grey' inspires – baby names?
The website BabyCenter is reporting spikes in the popularity of names Anastasia and Grey.
- 'The Casual Vacancy' and 'Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell' adaptations will air on the BBC
'Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell' episodes will air in 2013, while 'The Casual Vacancy' series is expected in 2014.
- 10 Mom myths: 'Because I Said So': Ken Jennings busts myths your mother told you Here are 10 of "mom myths "from Jennings' new book in which he questions family wisdom.
- 11 best books of December, according to Amazon's editors Looking for a holiday read for yourself or a gift for a voracious reader? These are the best new titles this month, hand-picked by Amazon's editors. Amazon’s editorial director of books and Kindle Sara Nelson tells us why they were chosen.
- 15 best books of 2012 – nonfiction Here are the Monitor's picks for the 15 best nonfiction books of 2012.
- 10 best books of 2012 – fiction Here are the Monitor's picks for the best novels of 2012.
- More sad news on 'Three Cups of Tea' with death of co-author David Oliver Relin
David Oliver Relin's family said that Relin was hurt, emotionally and financially, by the controversy over fabrications in 'Three Cups of Tea,' the book he co-authored with Greg Mortenson.