Topic: Atlas Shrugged

Cormac McCarthy, copy editor extraordinaire

Cormac McCarthy, author of 'No Country for Old Men' and 'The Road,' has copy-edited a biography of a quantum physicist.

Ayn Rand: 10 great quotes on her birthday

To celebrate Ayn Rand's 107th birthday, here are 10 great quotes from the bestselling author.

Ayn Rand's 'Atlas Shrugged' takes top app prize

The Publishing Innovation Awards honors the 'Atlas Shrugged' book app, which includes bonus materials like lectures by Rand.

Mark Twain and 29 other great pseudonyms

Wednesday's special Google doodle wished a happy birthday to Mark Twain. The American writer was born 176 years ago. Well, Twain wasn't born then. A fellow named Samuel Clemens was. The pen name "Mark Twain" came many years later.

Twain stands among many great pseudonyms. Some are obviously fake – Vin Diesel and Sting. But others might surprise you – John Wayne and Alan Alda. Here are 30 of the best from books, movies, TV, and music.

Six things you probably didn't know about Ayn Rand

Nearly 30 years after her passing, Ayn Rand is experiencing a renaissance as the economy sputters and government efforts to spur growth fall short. With over 25 million copies of her books in print, including “Atlas Shrugged” and “The Fountainhead,” Ms. Rand had a history of engaging groups of dedicated followers on her small government, free market, and individualist philosophy. Now, she's gaining fans among tea party activists and others worried about the spread of government. Here are six things even her fans probably didn’t know about her:

iPad book apps designed to thrill serious book lovers

iPad book apps add authors' notes and historical material to classics like "Atlas Shrugged," "On the Road,"and the complete works of Shakespeare.

Debt, deficits, and American morals

Behind the impasse in Washington over debt and deficits lies a moral, even religious, problem. How should a Christian respond to the economic debate?

10 best classic political novels

It is shocking how relevant a novel written decades ago can seem today – sometimes even more so than on the day that it was published. We've rounded up ten of the best classic political novels of the past, recommended for some thrilling 2011 summer reading. Update: We have added three Facebook Fan recommendations to the list.

Top 5 conservative holidays

Commemorating a day to call attention to a political cause has long been a tactic of liberals and those further out on the left, but that's not to say that conservatives haven't tried to come up with their own holidays. Here are our top five.

With 'Courage, New Hampshire,' tea party movement enters world of entertainment

Shot on a shoestring budget, "Courage, New Hampshire" is intended to depict traditional American values espoused by the tea party movement. But the show is yet to win a TV distribution deal, so it will premier Sunday night in a movie theater then come out on DVD.

Bestselling books the week of 5/26/11, according to IndieBound*

What's selling best in independent bookstores across America.

Bestselling books the week of 5/19/11, according to IndieBound*

What's selling best in independent bookstores across America.

Bestselling books the week of 5/12/11, according to IndieBound*

What's selling best in independent bookstores across America.

'Atlas Shrugged': With America on the brink, should you 'go Galt' and strike?

In the face of onslaught, the heroes of Ayn Rand's 'Atlas Shrugged' (now in theaters) decided to stop working, retreat to a valley, and try to rebuild only when the country had collapsed. What we really need to reject, Rand advised, are the flawed moral ideals that cause our economic troubles.

Bestselling books the week of 4/28/11, according to IndieBound*

What's selling best in independent bookstores across America.

The first tea party movie? 'Atlas Shrugged' strikes a chord with activists.

The box-office results for 'Atlas Shrugged' show that cinematic clashes between self-made industrialists and government bureaucrats fit this moment in American history snugly, addressing tea party sentiments.

Gary Johnson declares for president: Is he the next Ron Paul?

Republican Gary Johnson, who earned the nickname Governor Veto while cutting spending in New Mexico, announced his candidacy for president Thursday in New Hampshire. He also has a libertarian streak reminiscent of Rep. Ron Paul.

4/21/11 bestselling book list, according to IndieBound*

What's selling best in independent bookstores across America.

The tea party will fail -- unless it fully embraces individualism as a moral ideal

The tea party's aim to restore America's founding ideals is commendable, but it still harbors the same moral impetus that's justified bigger government since the Progressive Era. To deliver on its promise to restore lost freedoms, the tea party must anchor its work in Ayn Rand's understanding that all schemes that sacrifice the individual to society are morally wrong.

Elena Kagan: Could she defend the Constitution's purpose?

Elena Kagan has shown a troubling willingness to defer to the tyranny of the majority, instead of upholding individual rights.

Meaningful budget cuts and protected budgets: A contradiction in terms?

With so many areas of the UK budget protected from cuts, meaningful cuts in the overall budget will be nearly impossible.

Apple vs. GM: Ayn Rand knew the difference. Do you?

Apple acts like a producer. GM acts like a looter. It’s a key distinction that Ayn Rand laid out in ‘Atlas Shrugged.’

Bestselling books, week of 1/14/10, according to IndieBound*

1/14/10 bestseller lists based on reporting from independent bookstores

Re-reading some, banishing others from the bookshelf

Why some books strike you differently now than when you first read them.

Ayn Rand and America’s new culture war

From Rush Limbaugh to President Obama, Ayn Rand and her book 'Atlas Shrugged' are recalibrating America.