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- Wait – you're saying spoilers are actually good?
A study carried out by the University of California San Diego found that readers enjoyed a story more when they'd already had a twist ending spoiled for them.
- 'Wild': 8 stories from Cheryl Strayed's bestselling memoir Author Cheryl Strayed's memoir of her hike on the Pacific Crest Trail has become one of the most popular reads of the summer. Here are 8 stories from 'Wild.'
- James Lee Burke discusses 'Creole Belle' and the end of 'traditional' America
'Creole Belle' author James Lee Burke talks about the inspiration for his new book and his detective protagonist Dave Robicheaux.
- Reader recommendation: The Good Life
Monitor readers share their favorite book picks.
- 10 amazing stories about the Olympics As the 2012 Olympics play out in London, David Wallechinsky’s latest book The Complete Book of the Olympics, 2012 Edition, provides some great finds about past Games.
- 'Columbine' author Dave Cullen examines the Aurora tragedy
'Columbine' author Dave Cullen on how best to understand the Aurora shootings and the lessons that such catastrophes have taught us.
- Man Booker Prize longlist is announced
Two novels that have received praise in the US – 'Bring Up the Bodies' by Hilary Mantel and 'The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry' by Rachel Joyce – made the cut.