About Books & Literature: February's New Releases and More!

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Books & Literature From Megan Romer, your About Books & Literature Editor Happy Mardi Gras! This week, we've got a quick round-up of some new releases, a reminder of some catch-up reading, and news from the world of Manga. February 2012 New Book Releases Narrative nonfiction from the Mumbai underworld, new titles from Jodi Picoult and Anne Rice, and a fictionalization of the Watergate scandal are just some of the books hitting the shelves at your local bookstore this month, should you be so lucky as to still have one. See More About:  new book releases  recommended reading  Here Come 'The Hunger Games!' We're just one month out from the release of The Hunger Games movie. If you haven't yet read the series, do it quickly before the spoilers boil over. Just be prepared -- when I read the first book in the series, I found myself staying up until 3 am to finish it! See More About:  young adult fiction  fantasy and science fiction for kids and teens  Bandai Namco Games Previews New Webcomics Venture, ShiftyLoo The world of manga webcomics (and webcomics in general) is a fast-growing one, and Bandai Namco Games is getting in on the action, reports our Guide to Manga, Deb Aoki. Want to know what they have in store? Read on! "I Saw in Louisiana a Live-Oak Growing" by Walt Whitman In honor of Mardi Gras, and the state that I call home, I offer you this quick and joy-filled poem about Louisiana (and friends and nature). Have a wonderful day! See More About:  walt whitman  banned books  american literature Books & Literature Ads Children Books Business Books Top Books Author Literature Author Books Featured Articles Great Books About Love How To Sell Comic Books Video 'The Tempest' Act 1 More Poems on the Spot Interview With Betsy Franco Women's Day Quotes   More from About.com Top 10 Skin Myths How do you know the information and advice you get about your skin is true? Start with this article, which debunks some of the the most persistent myths out there. More> Learn a New Hobby Are you thinking about taking up a new hobby? From chess to painting to birdwatching, this comprehensive list provides a wide variety of options, to suit all sorts of interests. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Books & Literature newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com   Classic Essays About Essays "The Writing of Essays," by H.G. Wells "The Modern Essay," by Virginia Woolf "Essays and Essayists" by W.E. Henley Advertisement