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10 most challenged books list for 2012 includes some newcomers
The most-challenged book series of 2012 was the 'Captain Underpants' books by Dav Pilkey. Former list-toppers 'ttyl' and 'The Hunger Games' are missing from the list entirely.
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Interview with poet John Ashbery
John Ashbery is recognized by many critics as one of the most eminent American poets of the 20th-century. He published his first awarding-winning book of poems "Some Trees" in 1956. Today, at 85, Ashbery shows no signs of putting his pen down any time soon. He has recently published a collection of poems entitled "Quick Question."
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Want to be a writer? You need a favorite author
This college professor urges his students to find a "writing hero."
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The Interestings
Meg Wolitzer follows a group of teenagers from art camp on to adult life, with all its successes and disappointments.
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Leonardo da Vinci: 15 quotes on his birthday
Here are 15 quotes to celebrate the life of Leonardo da Vinci.
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Quidditch World Cup VI this weekend
The top 80 collegiate teams from all over the world will compete in the sixth annual Quidditch Cup this weekend. Yes, it's an actual sport.
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Haruki Murakami's new novel becomes an instant bestseller in Japan
"Murakami mania" has gripped Japan since the release of Haruki Murakami's new novel, 'Colorless Tsukuru Tazaki and His Years of Pilgrimage' at midnight on Friday. No English translation is yet planned.
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Poem written by a 13-year-old sells for $140,000
Granted, the 13-year-old was Charlotte Brontë, and the poem was written in 1829, but still....
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Thomas Jefferson: 16 quotes on his birthday
Here are 16 quotes to mark the birthday of American founding father Thomas Jefferson.
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B.J. Novak will release a book of stories in 2014
"The Office" writer B.J. Novak signed a two-book deal with Knopf. The first title will be a collection of stories based on some of his previous performances.
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'Matilda: The Musical' wins raves for its Broadway opening
The musical adaptation of the Roald Dahl novel has been called 'the most satisfying musical to come out of Britain' and 'the best musical since "The Lion King."'
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The Oldest Word for Dawn
The poetry of Brad Leithauser offers an adept blend of individual and social drama.
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Reader recommendation: The Passage of Power
Monitor readers share their favorite book picks.
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Come, Thief
Jane Hirshfield's poetry gives eloquent voice to moments, creatures, and landscapes often overlooked.
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Reader recommendation: Cryptonomicon
Monitor readers share their favorite book picks.
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Worldreader, a nonprofit, brings e-books to developing countries
Worldreader recently announced that it's allowing more than 500,000 readers to access e-books through their cellphones.
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William Faulkner's Nobel prize, papers come to auction
William Faulkner's family is auctioning off personal items that belonged to the author, including his Nobel medal, a handwritten volume of poetry he wrote for his wife, and some of his manuscripts.
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Poems to Learn by Heart
This widely appealing collection of poetry – beautifully illustrated with paintings by Jon J Muth – was edited by Caroline Kennedy.
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Reader recommendation: Civilizations
Monitor readers share their favorite book picks.
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Charlie Chaplin: 10 quotes on his birthday
Read these 10 quotes by Charlie Chaplin, the silent-movie icon most famously known for his character with the toothbrush mustache, bowler hat, bamboo cane, and funny walk.
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