Books
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US Book Festival opens in D.C.
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The National Book Festival runs Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 5:30 p.m. It includes readings and author discussions, book signings, entertainment and storybook characters to interact with children.
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Judy Blume diagnosed with breast cancer
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Children's author Judy Blume says she was diagnosed with breast cancer over the summer but is "feeling stronger every day" after surgery.
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Fifty Shades of Grey replaces Gideon Bible at England hotel
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A British hotel owner has decided that steamy romance trumps religious scripture when it comes to what book he provides in his guest rooms. In this case, Fifty Shades of Grey trumps the Bible.
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Jessie Knadler's 'Rurally Screwed' blog and book thrive
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When Jessie Knadler found herself moving from the big city to the country for love, she turned to writing to help her cope with the decision. She now has a flourishing blog and book all about her country life.
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Fifty Shades of Gray banned from Harford County library
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Public libraries in several states, including Maryland, have banned the novel "Fifty Shades of Grey," saying the trilogy is too steamy or too poorly written.
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Truth behind World War II iconic kiss revealed
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A new book is telling the real story behind the iconic Times Square kiss taken as sailors returned from World War II.
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America's most well-read cities: Alexandria comes in at #1
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A new survey from Amazon.com deems Alexandria the most well-read city in the United States, based on sales of books, magazines and newspapers in both print and Kindle formats since last June.
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Maurice Sendak dead: Children's book author dies at 83
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Maurice Sendak, the man behind such longtime children's favorites as Where The Wild Things Are, died Tuesday. He was 83 years old.
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Harry Potter author, J.K. Rowling, to write for adults
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Author of Harry Potter is set to release new works. But this time, they're not in the YA section.
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Library of Congress celebrates Black History Month
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In honor of Black History Month, the Library of Congress hosted a diverse group of authors who submitted their multicultural childrens books to the library's collection.
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Baltimore 'Poe Toaster' hasn't appeared since 2009
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The rose and cognac tributes of an anonymous man in black - dubbed the "Poe Toaster" - are thought to date to at least the 1940s, but the mysterious visitor hasn't appeared since 2009.
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Free Minds Book Club give books to teens behind bars
A D.C. non-profit is working to give books to teens behind bars.
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Robert Ehrlich to release book
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A book by Maryland's only Republican governor in a generation is set to hit the shelves in December.
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Fairfax County promotes its free digital content services
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Fairfax County will be promoting its free services that allow users to download e-books and other digital content.
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Borders bankruptcy: Bookseller to close all stores
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There will be no storybook ending for Borders. The 40-year-old book seller could start shuttering its 399 remaining stores as early as Friday.
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Harry Potter announcement: Wizard series to be sold as e-books
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Harry Potter's adventures are going digital.
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Writing workshop prepares future authors
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