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5 great mystery novels

Here are the five mystery novels that made the cut for the 2012 Edgar Awards.
'The Raven': 5 other movies that turned well-known figures into action heroes

As Edgar Allan Poe hunts a murderer in 'The Raven,' here are 5 other movies that took well-known historical and literary figures and made them action stars
3 noteworthy new young adult books

In these new young adult books, three plucky female protagonists face considerable odds.
5 famous plagiarism and fraud scandals in the book world

As the author of a novel about Edgar Allan Poe's wife faces controversy, here are five plagiarism and fraud cases that shook the literary community.
Edgar Allan Poe anniversary quiz

Edgar Allan Poe, one of America's most celebrated poets, was born 202 years ago today. How well do you know Poe’s writing? Here are 8 questions.

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White House Correspondents Dinner: Obama mocks Romney, Secret Service, himself

Everyone is fair game for humorous jibes at the annual White House Correspondents Dinner. Saturday night was no exception as President Obama and MC Jimmy Kimmel made fun of the political class.
5 great mystery novels

Here are the five mystery novels that made the cut for the 2012 Edgar Awards.
Culture Cafe
'The Raven' is a strange mishmash of history and action

'The Raven' star John Cusack delivers a serviceable performance as famous writer Edgar Allan Poe.
'The Raven': 5 other movies that turned well-known figures into action heroes

As Edgar Allan Poe hunts a murderer in 'The Raven,' here are 5 other movies that took well-known historical and literary figures and made them action stars
3 noteworthy new young adult books

In these new young adult books, three plucky female protagonists face considerable odds.
Chapter & Verse
Edgar Allan Poe turns action hero in the movie 'The Raven'

John Cusack will portray Edgar Allan Poe who, in the movie 'The Raven,' is forced to try to discover the identity of a serial killer.
The Lives of Margaret Fuller

Margaret Fuller, problem child of American transcendentalism, gets fresh treatment from Pulitzer Prize-winner John Matteson.
Charles Dickens as journalist

Charles Dickens – the great novelist – was also a journalist in love with the streets.
Chapter & Verse
Robert Harris's "The Fear Index" makes a thriller out of a man sitting at a computer

Robert Harris, the author of 'The Ghost,' discusses his new financial page-turner "The Fear Index" and his predilection for writing about ancient Rome.
What a smart phone can't find: happiness

I watched a basketball game with one of our sons the other night. Every time I made a comment or asked an off-handed question he went to his iPad to summon statistics or video clips. We didn’t experience the game together in real time; we processed it search by search.
Corman's World: Exploits of a Hollywood Rebel: movie review

'Corman's World' document how, in his own scrappy way, Roger Corman launched the careers of dozens of filmmakers.
5 famous plagiarism and fraud scandals in the book world

As the author of a novel about Edgar Allan Poe's wife faces controversy, here are five plagiarism and fraud cases that shook the literary community.
Bumps in the night

Hearing the prolonged creaking sound and occasional clump, an imaginative boy surveyed his options.
Chapter & Verse
Farewell, Borders – lights out

A journalist examines her grief over the disappearance of Borders.
Horizons
How do you pronounce Albert Szent-Gyorgyi?

Albert Szent-Gyorgyi, the man honored by today's Google doodle, has a great name. But, well, how do you pronounce it?
A public school for the brightest

A Nevada public academy is making new inroads on working with gifted students and getting the most out of them.
The Reformed Broker
Tech stocks: the difference between Groupon and Living Social

Tech stocks for Groupon and Living Social are sure to be hot at their initial public offerings. But when it comes to these tech stocks, it's important to know the difference between the two companies.
Edgar Allan Poe anniversary quiz

Edgar Allan Poe, one of America's most celebrated poets, was born 202 years ago today. How well do you know Poe’s writing? Here are 8 questions.
Edgar Award nominees: 5 mystery novels you don't want to miss

It's Edgar Allen Poe's 202nd birthday and that means that it's time for the announcement of the 2011 Edgar Award nominees as selected by The Mystery Writers of America. These five books are the nominees for best mystery novel. All Edgar award winners will be announced on April 28.
Classic review: The Black Tower

With a nod to Poe, Bayard pens a mystery about a lost king and a real-life convict.
Horizons
Google's Pac-Man 30th anniversary: Insert coin to destroy office productivity

For the Pac-Man 30th anniversary, Google outdid itself with a fully playable version of the video game.
The Secret in Their Eyes: movie review

An elegant Argentine thriller, 'The Secret in Their Eyes' taps into the repressive regime of the 1970s.
Horizons
After Hans Christian Andersen flipbook logo, what will Google try next?

Google has played several tricks with its "doodles." Today's Hans Christian Andersen logo shows that there's still plenty of room to grow.
Meteorologists turn up the hype with latest 'Monster Storm'

The fifth big snowstorm to hit the East Coast this season - forecast to begin Thursday - has meteorologists reaching for Thesauruses and trash-talking in their efforts to top one another. At what point does a legitimate warning of a 'Monster Storm' become hype?
Shutter Island: movie review

Based on Dennis Lehane’s book, ‘Shutter Island’ uses all the classic horror-film pyrotechnics and old-school frights to build a paranoid atmosphere.