New law in China gives new meaning to 'required reading'

Aug 12, 2013
New research shows Chinese people are reading books at a low rate -- less than half as many as Americans. Policy makers there are reportedly considering new legislation to change that.

Books for your summer reading list

Aug 9, 2013
Our friends in finance share some of their favorite books for your summer reading list.

Book picks for your summer reading list

Jul 25, 2013
Need a book that can help your finances too?

A few books to dive into this summer

Jul 18, 2013
Need a book with an economic theme this summer? Here's a few choices.

A few picks for your summer reading list

Jul 11, 2013
Personal finance experts recommend books to dive into this summer.

Amazon to open fan fiction bookstore

Jun 28, 2013
Amazon is rolling out a new online platform for fan fiction, that is, original stories that use famous characters from TV and movies.

For public good, not for profit.

Consumed: The #longreads reading list

Jun 12, 2013
Didn't get enough of our coverage of the consumer economy? Here's a list of books and articles our reporters and producers went to to get answers about how and why we spend.
Kids aren't the only ones with summer reading lists.
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'1984' moves up Amazon best-sellers list

Jun 10, 2013
Concerns over Orwellian surveillance and Big Brother provides a literary boost.

Barnes & Noble's outlook is blurry, even for Nook

Feb 19, 2013
Barnes & Noble is expected to report a profit for the last quarter, but its digital e-reader business isn't performing as hoped.