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In honor of the literary game the late Christopher Hitchens used to play with his friend Salman Rushdie, “Titles That Didn’t Quite Make It,” here are some well-known book names that seem, um, less compelling with just one synonym swapped out.
Loved the movie? Then you'll probably enjoy these six titles, each of which has something in common with the cult classic.
The Mystery Writers of America recently announced the nominees for this year's Edgar Allan Poe Awards. Winners will be named May 1, 2014, in New York City.
The National Book Critics Circle has nominated 30 titles in six categories as the best books of 2013. The awards will be presented in New York City at the New School on March 13th.
Popular literary event takes the party inside this August.
Author tasked with inspiring kids to read.
Despite news to the contrary, sites like this one continue guiding readers toward excellent titles.
It’s a new year, and we here at the Independent have many bookish resolutions. From finally making a dent in that endless to-read pile to tackling the works of specific authors, here are some staffers’ 2014 reading goals.
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