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Roswell Authors Discuss New Book

Co-authors Joyce Oscar and Don Reichardt chat about their new book, "Justice on Hold."

The Best Books of 2011

This year, the best books are those that remain with readers long after they turn the last page. Whether a sprawling nonfiction narrative, a riveting first novel or a wrenching memoir, these keepers are unforgettable.

The Best Gift Books of 2011

Any list of gift books has to keep some niche interests in mind. But within each of those subsets of enthusiasm — science, history, art, fashion, photography, etc. — there are books that demand to be spotlighted and are worth remembering at gift-giving time. This year's batch includes the most gargantuan one we've ever recommended — and one smaller than an iPad. No matter the size, they're all enriching page-turners. And by that we mean the actual turning of pages, not the flicking of your digits across the face of a Kindle Fire. That, you can save for a game of Fruit Ninja.

2011 National Book Award Winners Announced

Usually, fiction and non-fiction awards get the most attention. But this year, poets stole the show.

Rejection Doesn't Stop Successful Authors

Popular authors such as John Grisham and Patricia Cornwell have stacks of rejections slips!

25 Most Anticipated Books for Fall

You’ll find romance, conspiracies, history, sports and
more . . . which will you read first?

Parade Magazine 2011 Summer Reading Guide

Parade Magazine picks the season's 12 best books. Plus...celebs reveal the page-turners in their beach bags.

Nancy Pearl Presents 10 Terrific Summer Reads

My office (a spare bedroom in my house) is strewn with books that I've gotten for possible review. There are books on the bookshelves, books more or less arranged on the floor and other books stacked high, waiting to be shelved. I probably start 15 books for every book I finish. When I'm ready for my next good read, I look for a book (fiction or nonfiction) with a strong narrative voice, wonderfully drawn characters and writing that makes me stop and savor the words the author has written — all of which are present in these 10 terrific books.