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Books & Literature From Megan Romer, your About Books & Literature Editor This week, we've got a quick round-up of some recent releases, and a few ideas for Mother's Day. You did remember that Mother's Day is this weekend, right? Review: 'Behind the Beautiful Forevers' by Katherine Boo Our Guide to Bestsellers bestowed four and a half stars upon this recently-released nonfiction narrative, which examines life in the worst slums of Mumbai. Says she, "It is heartbreaking, but real." Behind the Beautiful Forevers Book Club Discussion Questions Review: 'Angelmaker' by Nick Harkaway Our Guide to Contemporary Literature calls Angelmaker a "sprawling literary adventure novel of mobsters, moles, spies and super villains, all of whose actions revolve around an ingeniously crafted and coded doomsday device and a rather mild-mannered clockmaker by the name of Joe Spork." See More About:  nick harkaway  funny books  british literature Lauren Oliver Interview Dystopian fantasy is all the rage in young adult publishing right now, and author Lauren Oliver is a fast-rising name in that field, drawing particular praise for her book Delirium. Learn more about her life and her work in this interview! See More About:  dystopian novels for teens  authors of books for kids and teens  Mother's Day: What the Writers Say Need some inspiration for composing your own masterpiece of a Mother's Day card? Here are some favorite classic writers and poets on the subject of mothers. If you steal one of their lines, I promise I won't tell. See More About:  mother's day  quotes  literary quotes Books & Literature Ads American Literature Free Books Children 'S Books Fiction Books Poems Poetry Books Featured Articles The Avengers Movie Gallery 'As You Like It' Summary 'Barefoot in the Park' Summary Dunkin' Donuts Accused of Verbicide Dating Book Reviews Special Needs Parenting Book Reviews   More from About.com Bake Sale Bestsellers Make your next bake sale a profitable one with these irresistible recipes. More> Macaroni and Cheese Oodles of delicious macaroni and cheese recipes, from old fashioned classics to spiced-up versions. 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   Poems, Quips, and Quotes for Mom Poems For Mothers Mother's Day Quotations Funny Quotes About Mothers Advertisement