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Books & Literature From Megan Romer, your About Books & Literature Editor This week in literature, we've got a list of the most valuable comics, a quick biography of America's new Poet Laureate, a quick question for book club members, and -- ahem -- some Leftovers. Read on, readers! The Most Valuable Comic Books in the World I like to hold out hope that the yet-to-be-conquered attic in my house is holding one of these highly prized comic books, but I suspect that there really isn't much more than some tacky old Christmas decorations and some Tupperware up there. Cleaning it out would spoil all the fun of guessing, so I think I'll leave it cluttered for awhile longer. See More About:  comic book values  superman  spider-man America's Newest Poet Laureate Meet Phillip Levine, the newest Poet Laureate Consultant in Poetry to the Library of Congress (how's that for an ironically unpoetic title?). Our Guides to Poetry call him a "plain-spoken narrative poet of the working class," and add, "In this economic environment, with the ranks of the downtrodden and the unemployed growing to ever larger proportions of the American population, we think it's a fitting choice. " See More About:  philip levine  poets laureate  contemporary american poetry What's the Best Book your Book Club has Read? Now it's your turn! Help other book clubs around the world by telling us about your book club's favorite book for reading and discussion. And hey, need some inspiration for your club? Check out some of the answers that others have already posted! Review: 'The Leftovers' by Tom Perrotta The premise sounds familiar: a few million people just up and disappear one day, without any warning, leaving behind a whole bunch of confused folks, trying to figure out what happened. The difference with The Leftovers, though, is that there seems to be no rhyme or reason to the disappearance. Our reviewer explains the situation: "The event seems to have been Rapture-like, but random. Christians, Buddhists, good people, and bad disappeared. And just as many of them remained." Intrigued? Me too! This book just jumped to the top of my reading list. Books & Literature Ads Comic Books Book Club Literature Reading Books Fiction Books Featured Articles JManga - Is it a Game-Changer? Book Review: 'A Smart Girl's Guide to Staying Home Alone' Quotes from Shakespeare's Tragedies What is a Dramaturg? Stephen Covey Quotes   More from About.com Should You Go Back to School? Have you been thinking about resuming your education? These eight questions may help you figure it out. More> 5 Tips for Adult Students Whether it's finding the money or worrying about tests, going back to school can be stressful for adult students. 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 © 2011 About.com   Quick Essays for Rhetorical Analysis Hyperbole in Martin Amis's "Money" Hypotaxis in James Baldwin's "Notes of a Native Son" Personification in Jonathan Lethem's "Motherless Brooklyn" Advertisement