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Bestselling books the week of 5/19/13, according to IndieBound*
What's selling best in independent bookstores across America.
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'Someone Could Get Hurt': 5 stories from the front lines of parenting
In 'Someone Could Get Hurt,' Drew Magary shares stories from his time as a dad.
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What kind of an eater are you?
From locavores to femivores, to fast food junkies and punk domestics, here are 11 labels for every kind of person at the dinner table.
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Bestselling books the week of 5/12/13, according to IndieBound*
What's selling best in independent bookstores across America.
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'Star Trek': How well do you know the Trek universe?
'Star Trek' is a story that's spawned TV shows, movies, and spin-off books. As the newest movie, 'Star Trek Into Darkness,' hits theaters, test your Trek knowledge!
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A new crop of domestic mavens
Actresses like Gwyneth Paltrow and Jessica Alba are pursuing new careers as lifestyle gurus.
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Bestselling books the week of 5/19/13, according to IndieBound*
What's selling best in independent bookstores across America.
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Margaret Thatcher: From Grantham to the Falklands
Margaret Thatcher is portrayed as "a woman of beliefs" rather than a generator of ideas in this first volume of her authorized biography.
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Chapter & Verse Bernard Waber, author of 'Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile,' dies at 91
Bernard Waber enjoyed a long career in children's books. His works included 'The House on East 88th Street' and 'Courage.'
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Modern Parenthood Facebook waning, social media may have plateaued among teens, Pew study says
A huge update on our knowledge of teens and social media was released by Pew Research Center today. It's findings include some surprising info: Facebook use among teens is waning, teens do, in fact, value their privacy online, and a majority have friended their parents.
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CBS pulls tornado episode of 'Mike & Molly' after Okla. storms (+video)
CBS pulls tornado episode: The network said it replaced the comedy with a rerun on Monday out of sensitivity to victims of the deadly tornado in Oklahoma.
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Cuomo warns Khloe: Change your shirt
Cuomo warns Khloe Kardashian that her tee-shirt line's logo may violate New York's copyright. Governor Cuomo's administration sent Khloe a 'pro forma' letter of warning.
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The Unwinding
Is America coming undone? New Yorker writer George Packer describes a slow meltdown.
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Chapter & Verse Khaled Hosseini's 'And the Mountains Echoed' garners rave reviews
'And the Mountains Echoed,' Hosseini's third novel, is racking up huge pre-sale numbers. The book will be released tomorrow.
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Modern Parenthood Horseshoe crab spawning: Take the kids on an after-bedtime adventure
It's horseshoe crab spawning time. Marine biologists predicted the largest horseshoe crab crowds will emerge from the Atlantic Ocean May 24, June 9, and June 23.
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Obama administration targets Fox News reporter in 'chilling' echo of AP probe (+video)
Last week, news broke that the Justice Department obtained records from AP for its investigation into an internal leak. Now, details are emerging about an investigation of a Fox News reporter that some experts say could harm investigative journalism even more.
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Modern Parenthood The end of school 'Whoosh Zone': Plan for how you'd like to look back
With the last day of school in sight, kids (and parents) start acting odd. Crankiness, restlessness, and nostalgia are all symptoms of the 'Whoosh Zone'. Prepare yourselves.
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Culture Cafe Amy Poehler SNL: The former cast member returns for a 'Really!?!' segment with Seth Meyers
Amy Poehler returned to 'SNL' for the May 18 season finale to riff on the IRS scandal with former deskmate Seth Meyers. Amy Poehler appeared on 'SNL' from 2001 to 2008.
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Chapter & Verse Stephen King's decision to skip the e-book format gets renewed attention
Stephen King said his new novel, 'Joyland,' will be released in paper format only. 'Let people ... go to an actual bookstore,' said King.
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Chapter & Verse Belle & Sebastian founder Stuart David will write a memoir
Stuart David founded the band with Belle & Sebastian current lead singer Stuart Murdoch and is now the lead singer for the band Looper.
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Chapter & Verse J.K. Rowling, Hilary Mantel, and other British authors auction off annotated first editions
J.K. Rowling and other authors are selling first-edition copies of their books with annotations, written thoughts on the book, and/or illustrations to benefit the writers' organization English PEN.
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Opinion: Give the kidnapped Cleveland women their privacy – and identity
Many have asked that the women who were held hostage in Cleveland be given privacy to heal. But compassion should involve more than suspending our curiosity. How we actually define people emerging from traumatic experiences can support their healing and the public’s.
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AP CEO says sources are reluctant to talk after Justice Department probe
The chief executive and president of the Associated Press said the Justice Department's investigation and the seizure of the news agency's phone records are having a negative impact on news gathering.
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The good news – and the bad news – for Obama in scandal-tinged polls
President Obama's approval rating has not slipped in public opinion polls despite a trio of political scandals. But most Americans don't think much of the way the administration has handled the issues, and they believe further investigation is justified.
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Did the Associated Press blow an Al Qaeda informant's cover?
Some officials say the Associated Press scoop on a thwarted terrorist plot by an Al Qaeda affiliate in Yemen harmed the effort to neutralize a master bomb-builder. Does that excuse the Obama administration's aggressive crackdown on national security leaks?
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Showgirls dressed as Obama at Berlusconi's 'bunga bunga' parties
Showgirls dressed as Obama, Brazilian footballer Ronaldinho, as well as nuns and nurses at former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi's parties. Karima El Mahroug testified about showgirls dressing up at a prostitution trial in Italy.
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Country Girl
Trailblazing Irish novelist Edna O'Brien delivers the memoir she once believed she'd never write.
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Frozen in Time
Mitchell Zuckoff brings an astounding, forgotten story of World War II back to life.
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Reader recommendation: Fatherhood
Monitor readers share their favorite book picks.
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'Someone Could Get Hurt': 5 stories from the front lines of parenting
In 'Someone Could Get Hurt,' Drew Magary shares stories from his time as a dad.
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