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The Problem With Translated Books; The Devil Wears a Hoodie?
Today in publishing and literature: The Problem With Translated Books; Robert Caro To Tweet (Someday), and a Facebook memoir from The Zuck's former assistant. 

Wed, 16 May 2012 08:18:43 -0700

The Last of the Oranges; How Mark Twain Dealt with Library Censors
Today in books and publishing: More grumbling about the weight of books, Esquire launches a boys only book club, and Mark Twain responds to a book banner.

Tue, 22 May 2012 09:30:30 -0700

The White Tree Books opens in Sandwich
Kristie Clausen takes a moment to enjoy reading moment to enjoy reading "a wonderfully smelly old book" in a quiet nook at her shop, The White Tree Books, at 19 E. Church St., Sandwich.

Mon, 21 May 2012 13:41:50 -0700

Study: In Teen Books, Foul-Mouthed Characters Are Rich, Cool, and Hot
New research shows that, just like in the movies, characters who swear in adolescent literature are presented with more positive attributes.

Mon, 21 May 2012 04:07:30 -0700

Digital media brings erotic books out of the closet
It seems like yesterday that women's erotica was something to be read in private under the sheets. But no more.

Mon, 21 May 2012 03:26:20 -0700