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First edition of Mary Shelley's 'Frankenstein' sells for $843K after monster bidding war
July 2, 2024 | 11:51amAn auction of collector William Strutz's library fetched whopping prices for some of the rarest books -- topped by a monstrous sale price of more than $840,000 for a first-edition...
School reading assignments sexually harassed my child — despite parent protests
July 1, 2024 | 7:07pmThey thought their 12-year-olds were being exposed to philosophy, but parents at a Harlem charter school discovered that a book assigned by their teachers merely featured characters named after philosophers.
Gretchen Whitmer book to drop July 9 amid Biden replacement rumors as 'book deal gamble seems to have paid off': source
July 1, 2024 | 4:20pmAn insider said: "The book was almost entirely predicated on the possibility that Biden might collapse... and need to be replaced in July."
Where is Jenny Slate going on her 2024 book tour?
July 1, 2024 | 3:57pmThe "Marcel the Shell with Shoes On" star is slated to crack wise in NYC on Oct. 22.
These career reads will heat up your work life this summer
June 30, 2024 | 4:44pmIt's time to gear up for some professional growth under the summer sun. Here are the best reads for career development and life advice for movers and shakers.
Colonel Sanders, 'Golden Girls' star and more icons who proved success can come late in life
June 29, 2024 | 12:00pm“Roctogenarians: Late in Life Debuts, Comebacks, and Triumphs” by Mo Rocca and Jonathan Greenberg shares the tales of older people refusing to give up.
Celebrated abolitionist and activist Harriet Tubman's secret history as a spy
June 29, 2024 | 9:00amA new biography of the iconic abolitionist and activist hopes to add nuance and complexity to Tubman and her legacy of freedom and service.
Amazon's early Prime Day Audible deal is here: Save big on a subscription
June 25, 2024 | 11:04amWith Prime Day on the way, we're keeping our ears open for all the best deals.
The 11 best books we read in June 2024, ranked and reviewed
June 24, 2024 | 2:03pmPlus, exclusive insight on most titles from Amazon Books editors.
Assistant who David Beckham 'cheated' with allegedly found him in bed with another woman: book
June 22, 2024 | 9:00am"I thought I was the only one," David Beckham's assistant allegedly said upon finding him with model Esther Cañadas, according to the book "The House of Beckham."
How Idaho murder suspect Bryan Kohberger almost eluded capture
June 22, 2024 | 8:00am"When the Night Comes Falling: A Requiem for the Idaho Student Murders," details the false moves that almost derailed Kohberger's cross-country pursuit and capture.
Mastering the 'art of seduction': Behind the scenes of a young Madonna's 'powers of persuasion'
June 22, 2024 | 8:00amDuring the eight-week shoot for “Desperately Seeking Susan,” Madonna somehow jumped from aspiring singer to global sensation thanks to the impending release of her album “Like a Virgin.”
How Rose Kennedy became the most dangerous member of the famous family
June 22, 2024 | 8:00amHeadstrong and carefree -- but plagued by mental health challenges -- Rosemary remains the least known (if not forgotten) Kennedy.
Melissa Gilbert’s mom ruined teen’s first on-screen kiss with 23-year-old actor by sobbing: New book
June 21, 2024 | 3:51pmHer crying was so loud, Michael Landon had to yell "cut."
Meghan Markle wanted free handbags, clothes from Victoria Beckam before snubbing her: book
June 20, 2024 | 2:45pmMarkle quickly lost trust in Victoria Beckham when she believed the designer had leaked a story to the press, Tom Bower writes in "The House of Beckham."
Russia's original space program nearly killed cosmonauts with crazy blunders and amateur tech
June 19, 2024 | 12:42pmYuri Gagarin was celebrated as the first man to orbit Earth. But he didn't make a complete orbit, almost died due to equipment failures, and ejected too early — landing...
Blake Lively blooms in sheer floral minidress for 'It Ends With Us' promo
June 18, 2024 | 12:19pmThe actress showed off some skin in a leggy Balmain look at Book Bonanza in Texas last week.
Why bashing billionaires won't solve the inequality crisis
June 16, 2024 | 10:00amA new book looks at the challenges of capitalism and why the ultra-rich are not the reason there are so many poor
What happens when an Orthodox woman comes out as gay
June 15, 2024 | 8:00amA new book details one Orthodox Jewish woman's journey from married to a man to coming out as a lesbian.
Manhattan veterinarian to the stars dishes on client affairs, private jet secrets — and a naked Cher
June 13, 2024 | 3:43pmThe animals are tame, but her stories aren't.