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Elaine Pagels discusses the Apocalypse Elaine Pagels, author of 'Revelations: Visions, Prophecy, and Politics in the Book of Revelation,' talks about the enduring vision of the Book of Revelation.
Reader recommendation: All There Is Monitor readers share their favorite book picks.
Most well-read cities: Three Virginia cities on Amazon top 20 list Most well-read cities included Alexandria, Va., which came out ahead of Cambridge, Mass., and Berkeley, Calif., in the Amazon list. The top 5 most-well read cities also included Ann Arbor, Mich., and Boulder, Colorado.
PBS documentary explores the world of romance novels PBS documentary 'Guilty Pleasures' looks at the romance novel – one of the most popular literary genres on the planet.
'The Amateur,' a new book slamming Obama, is already amassing critics The book, by former NYT Magazine editor Edward Klein, makes Jodi Kantor’s “The Obamas” 'feel like a neighborly visit.'
Jean Craighead George: remembering a Newbery Award-winner Jean Craighead George, author of 'My Side of the Mountain' and 'Julie of the Wolves,' was often praised for her detailed descriptions of wildlife.
Orhan Pamuk's Museum of Innocence opens in Istanbul Orhan Pamuk's Museum of Innocence, based on his 2008 novel, houses thousands of objects that evoke the atmosphere of 1970s Turkey and enshrine ordinary life.
Monitor readers share their favorite book picks.
Carlos Fuentes: Tribute to a Mexican literary and political icon Carlos Fuentes belonged to a generation of Latin American writers who were both literary and political, author and social commentator. Fuentes was a public intellectual.
Reader recommendation: Reading Lyrics Monitor readers share their favorite book picks.
Is Virginia really the best-read state in the nation? The state also had more cities on Amazon's list of the top 20 most well-read areas than any other.
The strange history of the English language Linguist David Crystal, author of "The Story of English in 100 Words," analyzes vocabulary from "shellacking" to "Twittersphere."
How fast can they write? E-books push writer productivity A dozen books a year? Some writers are accelerating the pace in this brave new world of e-books.
Reader recommendation: The Divine Comedy Monitor readers share their favorite book picks.
An indie bookstore 'saved by a tweet' Broadway Books in Portland, Oregon, saved from shutting its doors when the owner's son tweeted a plea to help save it, is now celebrating its 20th birthday.
Anna Quindlen talks about her new memoir 'Lots of Candles, Plenty of Cake' Quindlen Krovatin (who happens to be her son) chats with the author about the book and the history behind it.
Reader recommendation: Ghost on the Throne Monitor readers share their favorite book picks.
Reader recommendation: A Hogan for the Bluebird Monitor readers share their favorite book picks.
All the books in the Harry Potter series will arrive in the Kindle lending library – free for Amazon Prime members – on June 19.
New book claims that Jack the Ripper was – a woman? Author John Morris points to Lizzie Williams, the wife of a suspect, as the possible culprit.
Jeremiah Wright, white births: Time to talk race with kids Jeremiah Wright – and the racial controversy he and his foes tend to kick up – is back in the news in the same week the Census bureau reports white births in the US are no longer a majority. Studies show we don't like to talk race with our kids, but it's about time we do.
Prom progress: Less expense, more safety, less drama Proms are making progress. Parents and children work together (gasp) to try to ensure a happy and safe prom celebration.
Are celebrity judges ruining American Idol and other talent shows? Killing the Golden Goose? By relying on Jennifer Lopez (American Idol) and Britney Spears (The X Factor), are talent shows putting celebrities ahead of discovering new talent?
'Thor 2': Chris Hemsworth talks about the super-sequel 'Thor 2' actor Chris Hemsworth discusses where his Norse superhero will be going from 'The Avengers.'
12 parenting advice tips from Bruce Springsteen lyrics There are very few things that have provided me as much comfort and inspiration as the music and lyrics of Bruce Springsteen has from my childhood through adulthood. And I should know. Something of a "super groupie," I've attended over 50 of The Boss's concerts, including two trips to watch the Jersey poet and his E Street Bandmates work their magic on their latest tour. As also the parent of two beautiful daughters, I am often reminded of those life lessons built into the music and lyrics that are so engrained in me and have been a constant source of companionship and reference throughout out the many phases of my life. The common theme of overcoming obstacles and believing in yourself are a central theme in most. Here, I’ve shared my interpretation of some of Bruce Springsteen’s words and wisdom that I’m working to incorporate into my own children’s lives for “this part of the ride.”
Lemon cake with lemony sugar wash If you like lemon and have fresh lemons to use, make this cake.
Aishwarya Rai called fat: Are the West’s body image ideals spreading? Aishwarya Rai: A Bollywood superstar and new mother, Aishawarya Rai's baby weight has sparked an international discussion of body image and weight loss following pregnancy. Are the West’s body image ideals spreading?
Prom costs on the rise: gowns and shoes and limos, oh my! Prom season in America is an important time in the lives of many teenagers. But some parents are finding the costs – for the gowns, shoes and limos, just for starters –are on the rise, making the annual rite of passage too expensive.
GPS app usage rising among teenagers with smartphones GPS app usage rising among teenagers with smartphones, as more and more teens use location services like Foursquare and Facebook to connect and meet up with friends.
Mansome: Men redefining 'manly,' and not just for laughs Mansome isn't just a movie – it's a reality as the commodification of manhood has men redefining "manly." Clothes matter. Eyebrows matter. Hair matters.
A Christian Science perspective: A college professor's view of graduates' bright road ahead.
Arby's: Michigan boy bites into severed finger in his sandwich Arby's apologizes for the accident in which part of a worker's finger was sliced off and served in a roast beef sandwich to a Michigan boy.
American Idol: Joshua Ledet learns that three's a crowd (+video) American Idol: Though not a shocking elimination, the loss of Joshua Ledet was an unfortunate choice by voters. That leaves Jessica Sanchez and Phillip Phillips in next week's American Idol finale.
Top Picks: Historian Niall Ferguson on PBS, Carole King's demos, and more National Geographic's digital edition shines on the iPad, an old newsreel shows window washers in 1938, and more top picks.
Suave's lesson in 'soft skills' The secret of success may be to act more like this Dominican street dog.
Jennifer Lopez: Leaving 'American Idol' or stalling for more money? Jennifer Lopez has not signed on for a third season on American Idol. Her children, a world concert tour, are cited as why she might leave. Is Jennifer Lopez too busy or negotiating for more than $20 million a year.
A soup that is light enough for spring but warm enough for chilly, bright days.
Donna Summer remembered as 'Queen of Disco' (+video) Donna Summer personified the 1970s disco era. But Donna Summer's music career outlived disco. Summer, born in Boston, passed away in Florida on Thursday.
Basil spices up summer gardens and recipes Basil is the most popular herb in the U.S. The reason? It's versatile, flavorful, and ideal for summer gardens.
'Glee' adds guest stars Kate Hudson and Sarah Jessica Parker for next season 'Glee' future guest star Sarah Jessica Parker says she'll be a 'mentor of sorts.'
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