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10 most controversial authors (in recent memory)

These writers have all sold plenty of books – and taken quite a lot of flak.
3 smart new historic novels

There's a glorious interplay between historical fact and fiction in this week's fiction roundup.
The top 25 celebrity baby names of all time

Many celebrities are creative people, but seldom does their creativity get more free rein than when they’re naming their own offspring. From Beyonce and Jay-Z's firstborn Blue Ivy to Frank Zappa's daughter's avante-garde moniker Diva Thin Muffin Pigeen, there are plenty of unusual names.
'Wild': 8 stories from Cheryl Strayed's bestselling memoir

Author Cheryl Strayed's memoir of her hike on the Pacific Crest Trail has become one of the most popular reads of the summer. Here are 8 stories from 'Wild.'
Andy Cohen: 7 stories from his new book

In his new memoir 'Most Talkative,' the Bravo executive and host recounts everything from high school to crazy experiences on his talk show.

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In Pictures: Barbara Walters' 10 most fascinating people of 2010
Elizabeth Edwards, to many, embodied grace under fire

Elizabeth Edwards was indispensable to the political career of her husband, two-time presidential aspirant John Edwards. Faced with personal and political hardship, Elizabeth Edwards sought to persevere through 'faith in the power of resilience and hope.'
Teachers' union target Michelle Rhee to raise $1 billion for education reform

Former D.C. schools chancellor Michelle Rhee, famous for battling teachers' unions, creates Students First to forward her education reform priorities.
Kennedy Center honors 2010: Oprah Winfrey, Paul McCartney among five receiving accolades

Kennedy Center honors five in 2010, including Oprah Winfrey, Paul McCartney, Bill T. Jones, Merle Haggard, and Jerry Herman.
In Pictures: Kennedy Center Honors
In South Africa, race divisions continue to influence the arts

A painter and a writer have both recently depicted race, which remains an uncomfortable issue in South Africa more than a decade after the end of apartheid, in their work.
"William and Kate" books rush to press

"William and Kate" are magic names in publishing as a slew of insta-books rush to press, chronicling the love story of Britain's Prince William and his fiancée Kate Middleton.
Holiday gift guide 2010: DVDs for the family

Now that we're fully into the holiday shopping season, Monitor staff writers have compiled a list of items you might consider as Christmas or Hanukkah gifts. We begin with some family-friendly DVDs. Each item has a link to amazon.com, where you can purchase the item and help support the Christian Science Monitor at the same time.
Sarah Palin's 'America by Heart' sure to stir friends – and enemies

Sarah Palin's new book 'America by Heart: Reflections on Family, Faith, and Flag' goes on sale Tuesday. It arrives as Palin ponders a run for the presidency, drawing criticism from the right.
Katherine Jackson on Oprah: Children coping with father's death

Katherine Jackson said that Blanket, whose given name is Prince Michael Jackson II, is shy but now wants to attend school next year, when he'll be in fourth grade.
Bush 'not telling truth' in 'Decision Points' memoir, says German ex-chancellor

George W. Bush's 'Decision Points' memoir is attracting global scrutiny. Former German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder disputes that he initially offered support for the invasion of Iraq.
New Michael Jackson song prompts more controversy

New Michael Jackson song: 'Breaking News,' a new song said by his record label to have been recorded by Jackson in 2007 and 'recently brought to completion,' opens with clips from old news reports about the more bizarre events in Jackson's life.
"Decision Points": George Bush's view of his presidency

In his new memoir "Decision Points," George W. Bush weighs in on the Iraq war, the financial crisis, Hurricane Katrina, John McCain's 2008 campaign, and other episodes in his presidency.
US voters are ready to 'throw the bums out' on Election Day. But who are the bums?

Hostility to incumbents is strong this fall. Animus against the 'elite' may be stronger.
Gallery: Who will be at the Rally to Restore Sanity?
'Baracka Flacka Flames': Does foul-mouthed spoof help or hurt Obama?

The 'Head of the State' video that portrays President Obama as a swearing, drinking, racial epithet-hurling 'Baracka Flacka Flames' is driving debate on satire and the mood of youth voters.
Colbert-Stewart rally: Bigger than a tea party?

People who can't make it to Washington for the Jon Stewart-Stephen Colbert 'Rally to Restore Sanity and/or Fear' Oct. 30 are holding 'meet-ups.' By one measure, the rally might spawn more local events than the tea party movement has.
Why Oprah Winfrey is sending Jon Stewart fans to his rally

Oprah Winfrey is paying for a Jon Stewart audience to attend his rally in Washington on Oct. 30. Is this more than a classic Oprah moment?
Oprah Winfrey sending 'Daily Show' audience to DC

Oprah Winfrey surprised audience members at Comedy Central's "The Daily Show" on Thursday by saying she's sending them to Washington, D.C. this month.
Judge refuses to dismiss Harry Potter plagiarism suit against J.K. Rowling

A British judge is refusing to dismiss a Harry Potter plagiarism law suit against the famed author. J.K. Rowling is being accused of copying substantial parts of 'Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire from an obscure 1987 fantasy book.
Michelle Obama: why she's rated the world's most powerful woman

Forbes magazine ranked Michelle Obama ahead of German Chancellor Angela Merkel, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, and GOP figure Sarah Palin.
J.K. Rowling: "Harry Potter" is "quite a good story"

"Harry Potter" author J.K. Rowling told Oprah about the first time she read one of her books out loud to her son.
J.K. Rowling talks with Oprah

J.K. Rowling opens up to Oprah about fame and its pressures.
Hillary Clinton: A quiet brand of statecraft

Hillary Clinton has been loyal to President Obama, her one-time rival. Now she's seeking to redefine U.S. foreign policy for a new century, even as the latest mideast peace talks test her skills as a negotiator.
'Waiting for "Superman" ': A simplistic view of education reform?

In the eyes of some education observers, 'Waiting for "Superman" ' oversimplifies the problems facing US students and implies an education reform silver bullet for struggling public schools.