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- F. Scott Fitzgerald: 10 quotes on his birthday Here are 10 memorable quotes from America's great 20th-century author F. Scott Fitzgerald.
- Wal-Mart drops Amazon products from its stores
Wal-Mart's decision echoes a similar one made by Target last May. Some analysts say both companies are viewing Amazon as more of a competitor.
- Monica Lewinsky: Will she or won't she release a new memoir?
Monica Lewinsky was rumored to be receiving $12 million for a tell-all about her alleged affair with former president Bill Clinton, but others say she has no such plans.
- Two of September's biggest novels 'Telegraph Avenue' by Michael Chabon and 'NW' by Zadie Smith are two of the hottest releases of the season.
- Reader recommendation: A Year of Wonders
Monitor readers share their favorite book picks.
- Stephen King: 10 quotes on his birthday 10 quotes from Stephen King, America's reigning king of horror and suspense novels.
- 'The Hobbit' – a new film trailer
The new trailer for 'The Hobbit' includes more glimpses of Gollum as well as new characters like the wizard Radagast the Brown.
- Tony Danza teaches: 6 stories from his year at a Philadelphia high school From his new book 'I'd Like to Apologize to Every Teacher I Ever Had,' here are 6 stories from Tony Danza's time as a teacher.
- E-books vs. print: Most parents prefer reading paper books to their children
A new survey found that more than 70 percent of parents still prefer print books to the iPad when it comes to reading to children.
- The Long Walk
'The Long Walk' is a powerful, intimate, disturbing look at the ways that war can infect the life of a soldier.
- How well do you know 'The Perks of Being A Wallflower'? Take the quiz
Stephen Chbosky's novel features a teenager who goes by the alias of Charlie. Charlie's story of life in high school – as told through letters – has won a devoted following, and the book has been adapted into a film which will be released Sept. 21. The film version of "The Perks of Being a Wallflower" stars Logan Lerman, who starred as Percy Jackson in "Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Lightning Thief," and Emma Watson in her first major post-Harry Potter role as Sam. How well do you know Chbosky's novel? (Warning – spoilers follow!)