What's Your Reaction? William Jacques, 41, of no fixed address, would use a false name to sign in to the Royal Horticultural Society's Lindley library in London, it is alleged.

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Book Thief Steals 40,000 Pounds Worth Of Rare Books From London Library

The Obama administration is seeking to compel a writer to testify about his confidential sources for a 2006 book about the Central Intelligence Agency, a rare step that was authorized by Attorney General Eric H. Holder Jr.

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James Risen Subpoena: New York Times Reporter Refuses To Name Sources For CIA Book

What's Your Reaction? A rare copy of Jane Austen's "Emma," signed by the author, has sold for almost $500,000, according to the BBC News.

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Jane Austen's 'Emma' Sells For Almost $500,000 At UK Auction

What's Your Reaction? A collection of manuscripts previously owned by kings, bishops and members of the aristocracy is expected to fetch up to £16m when it is sold at auction.

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Rare Manuscripts Owned By Kings And Aristocrats Up For Auction (The Huffington Post)

Beginning today, March 17, 2010 - St. Patrick's Day - Irish bookhounds and hounds of rare Irish books, art, and eiriana - or simply those blessed with the luck o' the Irish - can get a sneak-peek at a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow when Bloomsbury - New York previews The Irish Sale, to be held next Tuesday, March 23, 2010, presumably to allow hangovers ample time to subside prior to ...

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Rare Irish Books, Including First Edition 'Ulysses,' Up For Auction For St. Patrick's Day (The Huffington Post)

In the latest installment of our art series, here's a look New Jersey artisan Steven B. Levine, who crafts beautiful books from wood. They can have hidden drawers or engraved titles, and can be arranged in stacks or as shelves.

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Books As Art: Steven B. Levine's Wood Works (The Huffington Post)

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'Once A Spy' Excerpt: Keith Thomson's Satirical Thriller (The Huffington Post)

What's Your Reaction? [T]he rich, apparently, guilty of being rich - and too dumb to understand the rare books on their shelves.

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Rare Books And Rich People: Is It All Snobbery? (The Huffington Post)

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Anatomy Of Isolation: ALS Sufferer Tony Judt's Experience Of Night (The Huffington Post)