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Final Months of Saddam Hussein’s Life — and His Mary J. Blige Obsession — Revealed

'The Prisoner in His Palace,' a book written by one of his American guards, tells all.

The Secret Behind the World’s Most Mysterious Book

'Voynich Manuscript' housed in Yale's rare book and manuscript library.

Senator Al Franken Returns to Comedic Roots With New Memoir

SNL alum talks about getting comfortable with being funny while holding a Senate seat.

Five Books Bill Gates Thinks You Should Read For Summer 2017

Microsoft founder continues annual tradition of sharing reading list on his blog.

Amazon Books Opens Brick-and-Mortar Bookstore in New York City

The online retailer will debut its highest-profile physical location Thursday.

Marvel’s Nazi-Leaning Captain America Storyline Alienating Fans

Petitions, hashtag campaigns launched to get publisher to cap off 'Secret Empire' plot.

Three Books That Changed Bestselling Author Scott Turow’s Life

Former lawyer who wrote 'One L,' 'Presumed Innocent' discusses his top picks

Stunning New Edition of ‘The Fire Next Time’ Gives Previously Unseen View of Civil Rights Movement

Unpublished photographs highlight James Baldwin's role as 'spiritual historian.'

Whistleblower John Kiriakou Used CIA Training Helped Him Survive Prison

'Doing Time' author tells RCL how he thrived behind bars after waterboarding interview.

Marvel Folds Ta-Nehisi Coates’ ‘Black Panther & The Crew’ Comic After Just Two Issues

Author cites poor sales; book was offshoot of his Hugo Award–nominated 'Black Panther' series.

Exploring the Strange and Grotesque Doodles in Medieval Books

Drawings in margins can add another, fascinating dimension to the story.

Bill Clinton and James Patterson Are Writing a Thriller Together

The former President and the best-selling author announced the joint novel.

Milo Yiannopoulos to Self-Publish Memoir—and Sue Simon & Schuster for $10 Million

The alt-right personality's book was dropped by the publisher after his controversial child abuse comments.

All the Books You Should Be Reading Right Now

Esquire authors up list for readers that includes dystopian fiction and a memoir about working in the Obama White House.

Meet the Cuban Bartender Who Invented Hemingway’s Favorite Daiquiri

One of legendary author's favorite spots to imbibe was El Floridita in Old Havana.