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Historians question accuracy of Bill O'Reilly's book on Abraham Lincoln
In Killing Lincoln, Fox News star Bill O'Reilly tries to tell the story of the assassination of the 16th president. Historians, however, are criticizing him for what they say are the book's errors and inaccuracies.
Colson Whitehead's new book on politics, class and zombies
Whitehead's latest novel "Zone One" imagines America at its best and worst during a fictional zombie apocalypse.
Steve Jobs biography released, on bookstore and iBook shelves (with video)
The 630-page book from Walter Isaacon looks at Jobs life in its entirety, but certainly focuses on Jobs role in founding and then restoring Apple.
New book looks at the life of legendary dog Rin Tin Tin
Rin Tin Tin became famous for his appearances on movies and television. A new book looks at how the dog got there and his legend, which literally continues to this day.
Amazon moves aggressively into world of book publishing
As Amazon pushes harder into the world of book publisher, and not just seller, it's making the big publishing companies nervous at the same time it reaches out to authors.
Book warns that deadly pandemic may not be far off
If you've seen the movie Contagion, you have a good idea of what a deadly pandemic could look like in real life. A new book from a Stanford biologist says just such a pandemic may happen sooner than we'd like.
Cybercrime explored: Journalist documents DarkMarket
A new book out this month takes you inside the shadowy world of online crime and DarkMarket, a now-shutdown hangout for global cybercriminals.
Author Samuel R. Delany on the evolution of sci-fi
Award-winning author Samuel R. Delany reflects on his science fiction writing career, the evolution of the genre and the distinction of sci-fi prose.
Bill O'Reilly's take on the Lincoln assassination
O'Reilly, who recently co-authored a new book on Abraham Lincoln, says the president's assassination set America back a hundred years in race relations.
John Hodgman interviews George R.R. Martin
George R. R. Martin is the author a series of fantasy books which was recently adapted for the acclaimed HBO show "A Game of Thrones."
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