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Here Are the Ten Most “Challenged” Books of 2014 According to the American Library Association

From kite runners to gay penguin families, these are the books your local librarians are fighting for

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Bidding Farewell to Terry Pratchett

The fantasy novelist behind the beloved Discworld series helped make sense of a complicated universe.

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Bjarke Ingels and Stefan Sagmeister on the Inspirational Power of Great Design

The starchitect and graphic design legend discuss their newest collaboration Hot To Cold, designing for a greater good, and the creative life well-lived.

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Cashing in on the Speed Writing Craze

To the chagrin of the literati, National Novel Writing Month and its ilk can indeed spark great work.

The Military’s Graphic Design War On Venereal Disease

WWII soldiers were warned about STDs via a series of colorful PSA ads created by the U.S. government.

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Is This “Self-Destructing” Book The Future Of Reading?

Author James Patterson’s new thriller might be a sign of e-books to come.

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The GOOD Gift Guide: Non-Self-Help Books That Will Improve Your Life

5 lovely, inspiring, informative books that don’t scream “you need help.”

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The Guy Who First Designed GOOD Now Has a Book. You Should Buy It.

A shameless plea from GOOD’s chief creative officer

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The GOOD Gift Guide: Gateway Graphic Novels

You don’t have to be a fanboy to enjoy these five great comics from 2014.

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The GOOD Gift Guide: A Beginner’s Manual for Coffee Table Books

A handy list of coffee table books to buy for anyone looking to add to (or start) their collection.

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The 2014 GOOD Gift Guide: First Forays into Business Books

Fun, relatable, and inspirational titles for those who will need help realizing their work-related New Year’s resolutions

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How to Find Meaningful Work: Start With Asking the Right Questions

Finding meaningful work is about asking complex questions rather than coming up with easy answers.

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We Need Kids to Have a Love Affair With Reading Now More Than Ever

Far from a throwback, a love of reading will follow teens everywhere they go, unlocking possibility after possibility.

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Five Lessons I Learned About Eating and Writing about Anything That Moves

From frog fallopian tubes to canabis dinners, one author’s journey to other side of the food world and back

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Every Kid Needs a Chance to Write a Weird 'Choose Your Own Adventure' Tale

At 826LA, when you're writing, there is no wrong answer and students are encouraged to be as weird as they'd like.