All Books
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10 best books of January, according to Amazon's editors
Amazon editorial director Sara Nelson shares her thoughts about the Amazon staff picks for the 10 best books of January 2013. 01/02/2013 03:36 pm
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J.R.R. Tolkien: 10 quotes on his birthday
10 memorable quotes on life by the author of the popular "Lord of the Rings" series. 01/02/2013 01:47 pm
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Neil Gaiman says this summer may mark his last book-signing tour
Neil Gaiman explained via his blog that the very long lines for his book signings – and the lengthy delays for readers – mean that the experience is "no fun for anybody." 01/02/2013 11:34 am
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'Fiscal cliff': banished for overuse
Lake Superior State University's 2012 list of terms that need to be removed from the English language was topped by 'fiscal cliff," 01/02/2013 11:24 am
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Doris Kearns Goodwin on her bestselling books and the movie adaptation of 'Lincoln'
Doris Kearns Goodwin talks about her book 'Team of Rivals,' and what it was like to see her work come to life in Steven Spielberg's 'Lincoln.' 01/01/2013 08:15 am
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9 chats with top true-crime authors
In 2012, writers pondered murder and mayhem across the globe and across centuries. 12/31/2012 09:05 am
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The World Until Yesterday
Relying on his vast knowledge of New Guinea, Jared Diamond asks what moderns like us can learn from traditional societies. 12/31/2012 08:40 am
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The Last Lion: Defender of the Realm
Despite some noteworthy shortcomings, Paul Reid's examination of the last third of Churchill's life gives us the British statesman in all his robust complexity. 12/28/2012 08:35 am
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Nature Wars
How can we best handle the wildlife now turning up in our own backyards? 12/27/2012 08:45 am
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The Collected Poems of Lucille Clifton 1965-2010
The poetry of Lucille Clifton is engaging enough to win over any reader. 12/26/2012 08:20 am
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Who is Saint Nicholas?
Writer Adam C. English explores the life of the man behind the myth in his book 'The Saint Who Would Be Santa Claus.' 12/25/2012 06:10 am
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'Les Misérables': 15 memorable quotes
To mark the Dec. 25, 2012, opening of new 2012 movie new movie adaptation of "Les Misérables," directed by Tom Hooper, here are 15 memorable "Les Mis" quotes. 12/25/2012 06:05 am
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The apostle Paul: One of the important influences on Christmas
Biblical historian James D. Tabor discusses Paul's influence on Christianity and the way that we celebrate Christmas. 12/24/2012 08:05 am
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Great Expectations: The Sons and Daughters of Charles Dickens
Despite a world-renowned father and merry times at Christmas, the lives of the 10 children born to Charles Dickens were anything but easy. 12/21/2012 08:25 am
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Brothers Grimm: 4 gruesome plot twists you may have forgotten
The stories by the Brothers Grimm have a lot of gruesome little subplots that you may not remember – or even know. How many of these do you recall from childhood? 12/20/2012 04:15 pm
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3 YA books just perfect for adults
These young freedom fighters are worthy of readers of all ages. 12/20/2012 03:06 pm
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Code Name Verity
This young adult novel of female friendship and peril amid World War II is an unexpected gem. 12/20/2012 02:41 pm
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2012: the year of self-publishing
The most recent sign that self-publishing is on the rise? New York Times book critic Michiko Kakutani chose a self-released book as one of her favorite titles of the year. 12/20/2012 02:07 pm
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The rifle: Its history and its place in the future
Historian Alexander Rose chronicles the history of a ubiquitous and deadly weapon. 12/20/2012 01:49 pm
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'Les Miserables': Is the story of Jean Valjean a model for newly released inmates today?
I should have tried to get Jean Valjean into a couple of local prisons. 12/20/2012 12:04 pm
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