Tuesday, December 13, 2011

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Go ahead, judge them by their covers
Go ahead, judge them by their covers

When architect and design firm owner Steve Kadlec was asked recently whether bookshelves were becoming obsolete in the iPad age, he wisecracked: "Who reads books? We buy them for pretty!" He was only half-joking. With digital competition, hardcover books are being judged by their covers more than ever before, some earning their keep in the home and heart by doubling as objets d'art.

We want your bookish holiday memories We want your bookish holiday memories

Do you have a holiday memory involving a book? Maybe it is one you received at holiday time that became a favorite, or a holiday-themed book that you have cherished for years. Let us know!
'Common Sense' fanned Revolution's flame World-changing lit: 'Common Sense' by Thomas Paine

Paine's publication fired up American colonists ahead of the Declaration
Book lists, ideas for the holidays Book lists, ideas for the holidays

A collection of holiday content from Printers Row.
The Bad Sex in Fiction Award goes to David Guterson's "Ed King" The Bad Sex in Fiction Award goes to David Guterson's "Ed King"

The tongue-in-cheek prize was presented at a ceremony in London on Tuesday. As in years past, the award-winning author was not in attendance.
Book review: 'Salvage the Bones' by Jesmyn Ward Book review: 'Salvage the Bones' by Jesmyn Ward

Jesmyn Ward's 'Salvage the Bones' is a National Book Award-winning novel about a poor Mississippi family shortly before Hurricane Katrina arrives.

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