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)

When Acres of Books, the legendary used and rare book shop that for seventy-four years provided Southern California book lovers and literati with a place to get joyously lost in and became a designated cultural landmark, closed in 2008 the grief was profound.

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California Bookstore Acres Of Books Site To Become Art Center (The Huffington Post)

Some of the country's top financial scholars met over the weekend with the panel charged with investigating the causes of the financial crisis.

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Lively Debate, Hard Truths Emerge During Debate On Financial Crisis (The Huffington Post)

What's Your Reaction? This marks the 15th year since "Calvin and Hobbes" said goodbye to the comics pages.

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Bill Watterson, "Calvin and Hobbes" Creator, Grants Rare Interview (The Huffington Post)

What's Your Reaction? Overcomplicated yet dazzling, sparked by frequent flashes of nonchalant brilliance, "36 Arguments for the Existence of God" affirms Ms. Goldstein's rare ability to explore the quotidian and the cosmological with equal ease.

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Book Review Roundup (The Huffington Post)