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Why do journalists have such bad reputations in fiction?

Victorian zombies and Ebeneezer Scrooge in illustration. It's never too early in the year to be reading "Marvel Zombies Christmas Carol" (out on May 4).

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Is the future of the traditional library at risk? Library campaigners are upset about the new "online booksharing scheme."

On May 7, Tina Fey will return to S.N.L. to promote her new book, "Bossypants."

Bad news for Borders: its road to recovery is being characterized as "unrealistic" and "doubtful."

Did you buy a copy of Matt Bell's book "How They Were Found"? If so, e-mail him a copy of your receipt and get a free e-book version.

Listen to Leonard Cohen reading two poems, followed by a performance of "The Stranger Song."

What it's like growing up with a dad who was obsessed with Ayn Rand and objectivism.

Don't mistake the what for the how: Duncan Watts teaches us a few important lessons in his new book, "Everything is Obvious: Once You Know the Answer."