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Salon's book editors invite you to spend the cold winter nights with a stack of novels by Richard Schmitt, Jane Rogers, Eden Robinson, Joy Williams and William Gay.

These beloved books keep the pages turning with captivating storylines and cool characters in a variety of genres

William Ian Miller, author of "The Mystery of Courage," talks about why John McCain's bravery ruined his presidential bid.

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Finding compelling stories for teens that don't reinforce body and gender stereotypes can be tough

Salon's books editor speaks with author Rick Moody about the making of his new collection of stories, "Demonology."

Salon's book editor speaks with Will Self about his new novel, life, death and how he would like to "pass on."

Enthralled by marketing surveys, the newspaper industry's managerial caste has decreed that readers want more space devoted to the Backstreet Boys than to books.

Coming June 17: John Dean and Salon team up for an innovative e-book project.

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