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Weekend picks for book lovers

5 hours 19 min ago
Spend your weekend racing through Dan Brown's cinematic new thriller, 'Inferno.'
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James Patterson hopes for a gem with 'Treasure Hunters'

Fri, 05/17/2013 - 07:12
James Patterson's new passion is a series of books for readers ages 7 to 13.
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Book Buzz: Scarlett Johansson to direct Truman Capote work

Thu, 05/16/2013 - 20:19
Plus, check out the cover of James Patterson's 'Treasure Hunters.'
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I love this book: 'Maybe We'll Have You Back'

Wed, 05/15/2013 - 21:30
Fred Stoller's memoir details what it's like to be a 'perennial TV guest star.'
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Book Buzz: Watch John Green's inspirational commencement speech

Wed, 05/15/2013 - 21:28
Plus, 'Duck Dynasty' is a hit on the best seller list
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Graduation gift guide: Books beyond 'Oh, the Places You'll Go'

Wed, 05/15/2013 - 12:06
A guide to the perfect books to give your grad.
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In a digital world, print books maintain appeal

Wed, 05/15/2013 - 07:01
Some people love their e-readers, but there are still some who want to see it on paper.
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E-book sales are up 43%, but that's still a 'slowdown'

Wed, 05/15/2013 - 07:01
The increase is less than in previous years, and hardcovers still outsell e-books.
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New Voices: Chinese-American author Bill Cheng

Wed, 05/15/2013 - 03:57
His debut novel, 'Southern Cross the Dog,' is about a young black man in Mississippi.
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Book Buzz: Judy Blume's 'Tiger Eyes' adapted for film

Tue, 05/14/2013 - 20:27
E-book sales are up by 43%, but that's viewed as a slowdown in the market.
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How Dante's 'Inferno' inspired Dan Brown's 'Inferno'

Tue, 05/14/2013 - 07:01
Adventuresome professor Robert Langdon, returns in a novel inspired by Dante's 'Inferno.'
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Dan Brown has 'no doubt' 'Inferno' will be a movie

Tue, 05/14/2013 - 07:01
Dan Brown's 'Inferno' likely will become a movie, but 'The Lost Symbol' comes first.
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Clive James on Dan Brown: 'I pity him deeply'

Tue, 05/14/2013 - 07:01
The British critic, who did a new translation of 'Divine Comedy,' shares his thoughts.
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'Yellow Birds' author Kevin Powers picks his favorite books

Mon, 05/13/2013 - 00:00
His book is about the Iraq War.
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Excerpt: 'We Are Water' by Wally Lamb

Sun, 05/12/2013 - 23:00
Read an excerpt of the upcoming book from the author of two of Oprah's Book Club selections.
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Books: New and noteworthy

Sun, 05/12/2013 - 01:00
New Dan Brown novel goes on sale May 14.
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Book Buzz: Has 'Fifty Shades' found its director?

Thu, 05/09/2013 - 20:04
Plus, Mother's Day reads and literary tattoos.
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Famous mothers/authors share Mother's Day favorites

Thu, 05/09/2013 - 00:34
Jodi Picoult, Jennifer Weiner and others share the best book they ever got for Mother's Day.
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Book Buzz: 'Sex and the City' author's book leaked

Wed, 05/08/2013 - 06:59
Plus, Dexter's Michael C. Hall is adapting a book into a series for Showtime.
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Five questions for mother/author Alexandra Stoddard

Wed, 05/08/2013 - 02:10
The 71-year-old has a new book, 'The Shared Wisdom of Mothers and Daughters.'
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