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- How well do you know J.R.R. Tolkien? Take our quiz
J.R.R. Tolkien, a writer known for his creativity and use of language, is the father of fantasy fiction. His most famous works, 'The Hobbit' and 'The Lord of the Rings' trilogy, have influenced generations of readers and writers worldwide. A dedicated philologist, Tolkien created the fictional locale of Middle Earth with the sole purpose of having a place where the languages he invented could grow. How well do you know this "master of language"?
- Booker Prize nominee Tan Twan Eng talks about his novel 'The Garden of Evening Mists'
Malaysian writer Tan Twan Eng: how to write historical novels that are also timeless.
- Short Nights of the Shadow Catcher
Timothy Egan's book is a stunning portrait of Edward Curtis, the photographer who made it his mission to photograph Native Americans.
- Reader recommendation: Hostage
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- Amazon may offer refunds on e-book purchases
Amazon has announced it will give Kindle owners refunds on past e-book purchases if a settlement with publishers accused of fixing prices is approved.
- 'Charlotte's Web' celebrates its 60th anniversary
The E.B. White classic 'Charlotte's Web' – about a pig named Wilbur and his best friend, a spider named Charlotte – was published 60 years ago today.
- California high school considers a ban on a Stephen King book
A California school district committee is debating banning 'Different Seasons,' a story collection by Stephen King.
- Ben Affleck will write and direct a film adaptation of Dennis Lehane's new book
Lehane's 'Live By Night' will be one of Affleck's next projects and will be his second Lehane adaptation after 'Gone Baby Gone.'
- Amazon: breaking even on popular Kindle sales
In an interview with the BBC, Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos confirmed what many surmised: Amazon is selling the Kindle Paperwhite and Kindle Fire HD at cost.
- Syria
The failures of Syrian autocrat Bashar al-Assad are laid bare by an American academic who once found the regime impressive.
- 10 must-read books about higher education in America Check out these 10 books for a thorough grounding in where higher education stands in the US today.
- Reader recommendation: Barack Obama
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- Sarah Palin says she will release a book on fitness and proper diet
Although she has not yet identified a publisher, former vice-presidential nominee Sarah Palin says she is working with her family on a book about "where we get our energy and balance."