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Literature, foreign-language books, e-books favored at HK Book Fair
Works of literature, foreign- language books and e-books became new favorites during the 21st Hong Kong Book Fair closed on Tuesday, said the fair's organizer Hong Kong Trade Development Council.

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 17:27:06 -0700

Books: 'Jack Kerouac and Allen Ginsberg: The Letters,' review by Michael Dirda
JACK KEROUAC AND ALLEN GINSBERG The Letters Edited by Bill Morgan and David Stanford Allen Ginsberg - Jack Kerouac - Literature - Arts - Books

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 21:00:00 -0700

Village Books now open at Hendrix Village
Village Books, the student and general bookstore in Hendrix Village, opened its doors to the public Wednesday. The store features a small coffee and tea bar, Hendrix merchandise, some food items, text books and recommended reading material for students, as well as a general reading section.

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 14:52:11 -0700

Unauthorized celeb books staying on the shelves
Most of the time when attaching a celebs name and face to a book it will be worth millions. But authors writing unauthorized biographies are taking a major risk by not having a celebs cooperation with the book. Shopping - Arts - Books - E-Books - Literature

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 09:10:13 -0700

July 30, 1935: Penguins Invade Britain, Readers Rejoice
Penguin publishes the first paperback books of substance, bringing the likes of Ernest Hemingway, André Maurois and Agatha Christie to the masses. The business model of the book-publishing industry is about to change.

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 21:19:19 -0700