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All Books
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In an age of Kindles, Harcourt Bindery sticks to tried-and-true book methods
The Charlestown, Mass. bindery still makes books by hand, using a 19th-century production model.
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Anthony Shadid's memoir will be released early
Late New York Times reporter Anthony Shadid's book was originally planned for a March 27 release date but its publication has now been moved up.
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Bestselling books the week of 2/23/12, according to IndieBound*
What's selling best in independent bookstores across America.
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'The Hunger Games' stars will tour America's malls
The stars of 'The Hunger Games' will appear for Q&A sessions at malls in Los Angeles, Seattle, and other areas.
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Stephen Colbert will release a new book – but this one is for kids
TV host Stephen Colbert has written a children's book about a flag pole trying to find out who it really is.
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Eisenhower in War and Peace
Jean Edward's Smith's new biography obliterates earlier arguments that Eisenhower’s was a dull, torpid presidency.
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Reader recommendation: Following Atticus
Monitor readers share their favorite book picks.
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Chapter & Verse
Barnes & Noble: on the offensive with a $199 Nook Tablet
The price and specifications of the new Nook Tablet put it in direct competition with Amazon's Kindle Fire tablet device.
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Astronaut Mark Kelly has written a children's book
Mark Kelly, husband of former US Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, will release his children's book about a mouse in space this fall.
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When E.B. White is also Grandpa
E.B. White granddaughter Martha keeps loving watch over a unique literary legacy.
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Chapter & Verse
Presidents Day: our best presidents are as close as the nearest biography
With biographies like Carl Sandburg's 'Lincoln,' Americans can learn about past presidents on any day of the year.
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Behind the Beautiful Forevers
'Pure, astonishing reportage’ of makeshift life in an Indian slum.
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Reader recommendation: The White Company
Monitor readers share their favorite book picks.
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'The Hunger Games' quiz: Test your knowledge!
Before "The Hunger Games" hits theaters next month, try our quiz and see how much you know about the first installment of Suzanne Collins' bestselling trilogy.
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Barrett-Browning love letters go digital
On February 14, the famous love letters of Elizabeth Barrett and Robert Browning were made available online.
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Portugal plays each side against the other in World War II
Neill Lochery's new book "Lisbon" chronicles Portugal's pivotal role in World War II.
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Amanda Knox signs book deal
Knox, who had her murder conviction overturned in October, will publish a memoir through HarperCollins.
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Charles Dickens as journalist
Charles Dickens – the great novelist – was also a journalist in love with the streets.
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Bill O'Reilly's new book will “answer many questions” about JFK's assassination
Fox host Bill O'Reilly, who has already written about Lincoln's assassination in his bestseller 'Killing Lincoln,' will now tackle Kennedy's assassination.
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Reader recommendation: God's Secretaries
Monitor readers share their favorite book picks.
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