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Chapter & Verse Rick Perlstein of 'The Invisible Bridge' faces plagiarism charges from another Reagan biographer Author Craig Shirley of 'Reagan's Revolution' is accusing Perlstein of using the same language in 'The Invisible Bridge' as in 'Reagan's Revolution' and in using Shirley's findings without properly citing them. Did Abraham Lincoln read – and write in – a book justifying racism? Historians have confirmed that handwriting on the inside cover of 'Types of Mankind' is that of Abraham Lincoln. Lincoln may have been reading the book to learn about his opponents' point of view. 5 most unusual book titles of the summer Is it all in a name? Here are our picks for some of the most interesting titles of works that came out this summer. 'The Magician's Land' brings Lev Grossman's 'Magician’s Trilogy' series to an enchanting conclusion With echoes of C.S. Lewis’s “The Last Battle,' Grossman crafts a thoroughly satisfying finale for his 'Magician’s Trilogy' 'Future Library' – a forest that will become books 100 years from now Artist Katie Paterson is planting 1,000 saplings for a work entitled "Future Library" that will not be completed until 2114. Chapter & Verse How Amazon is winning influence in Washington Politico examines some of Amazon's politically savvy moves, including hiring additional lobbyists, writing more checks to Congress, and the purchase of The Washington Post by CEO Jeff Bezos. Chapter & Verse Google and Barnes & Noble come together to offer same-day shipping Customers in certain areas of New York City and Los Angeles can now get same-day shipping on Barnes & Noble products. Will it help the book retailer? 'Outlander': How much do you know about the first book? How well do you know 'Outlander' by Diana Gabaldon? Prove you're an expert! 'Beethoven: Anguish and Triumph' is a remarkable portrait of a human being that goes beyond the myth Historian-composer Jan Swafford tackles one of the most monumental figures in classical music in a biography that presents Ludwig van Beethoven more as a man and less as a legend. Whosolvedit? Take our famous literary detectives quiz! The game's afoot! Test your knowledge of the world's best fictional detectives. Follow Stories Like This Get the Monitor stories you care about delivered to your inbox. August 1, 2014 Children's book art gallery View Gallery Blogs Chapter & Verse Liane Moriarty's 'Big Little Lies' could be adapted as a movie Actresses Nicole Kidman and Reese Witherspoon have reportedly optioned the rights to the novel and would star in the movie if a film was made. Book Reviews 'Beethoven: Anguish and Triumph' is a remarkable portrait of a human being that goes beyond the myth Historian-composer Jan Swafford tackles one of the most monumental figures in classical music in a biography that presents Ludwig van Beethoven more as a man and less as a legend. 'The Magician's Land' brings Lev Grossman's 'Magician’s Trilogy' series to an enchanting conclusion 'The Invisible Bridge' argues that Reagan succeeded by tapping into voter nostalgia 'Tigerman' blends parenthood and comic books to create a novel that is hard-edged yet wonderfully sentimental 'West of the Revolution' takes readers beyond the Thirteen Colonies Chapter & Verse Chapter & Verse Liane Moriarty's 'Big Little Lies' could be adapted as a movie Actresses Nicole Kidman and Reese Witherspoon have reportedly optioned the rights to the novel and would star in the movie if a film was made. Chapter & Verse How Amazon is winning influence in Washington Chapter & Verse Google and Barnes & Noble come together to offer same-day shipping Chapter & Verse 'A Wrinkle in Time' will reportedly be adapted for Disney by 'Frozen' director Jennifer Lee Chapter & Verse Rick Perlstein of 'The Invisible Bridge' faces plagiarism charges from another Reagan biographer Readers' Picks Reader recommendation: The Most Southern Place on Earth Monitor readers share their favorite book picks. Reader recommendation: The 25th Hour Reader recommendation: Mercedes Wore Black Reader recommendation: The Man He Became Reader recommendation: How the West Was Won Latest News Wires Why is Singapore banning Archie comics? "Archie: The Married Life Book Three" was removed from bookshelves because it featured same-sex marriage. Last week, Singapore's National Library Board said it would destroy three children's books seen as being pro-homosexual. 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