All Books
- Grief and the US Civil War: a conversation with Drew Gilpin Faust
Harvard University president Drew Gilpin Faust's book 'This Republic of Suffering' has been adapted into a PBS film which will air Sept. 19.
- The Art and Making of ParaNorman
Marvel at the artistic wizardry that brought 'ParaNorman' to life.
- Fire in the Ashes
Nearly three decades later, Jonathan Kozol revisits the families of deep poverty who have populated his books.
- Reader recommendation: Ernie K-Doe
Monitor readers share their favorite book picks.
- Old friends Junot Díaz and Francisco Goldman talk shop
Authors Junot Díaz and Francisco Goldman chat with each other and Miwa Messer at The Barnes and Noble review.
- 'Buy Shoes on Wednesday': 10 tips on when best to accomplish everyday tasks From 'Buy Shoes on Wednesday and Tweet at 4:00,' writer Mark Di Vincenzo shares the smartest times to tackle those items on your to-do list. (Hint: January is the best time to visit New York on a budget.)
- Agatha Christie: 10 quotes on her birthday 10 quotes from Agatha Christie, the best-selling crime novelist of all time.
- Who's buying teen books? Lots and lots of adults
New market research shows that 55 percent of those buying books labeled 'young adult' are in fact 18 and over, a trend that's only been increasing over the past several years.
- Amazon starts charging sales tax in California
While book giant Amazon is now required to charge customers sales tax in some states, it's already planning its next move: widely available same-day shipping.
- Conning Harvard
'Conning Harvard' is a fascinating look at a scandal written by a talented young journalist.