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Books & Literature From Megan Romer, your About Books & Literature Editor The snow that is blanketing half of the U.S. makes for poor driving conditions but outstanding reading conditions. I've nearly plowed through my stack of Christmas gift books, which means that I may be forced to get my snow gear on and plod to the local bookstore for a re-stock. I'm not complaining. Review: 'The Empty Family' by Colm Toibin I really loved Colm Toibin's 2009 novel, Brooklyn, and I'm thus really looking forward to digging into The Empty Family, a collection of short stories. See More About:  colm toibin  irish literature  short fiction Books Into Movies 2011 I always prefer to read the book before seeing the movie. Thing is, I don't always pay very close attention to which movies are being made, so by the time they hit the screens, I have to scramble to get the book read. Thankfully, Erin Collazo Miller has provided me with a cheat sheet which will prepare me for this year's offerings. See More About:  books into movies  the girl with the dragon tattoo  the help Best Illustrated Children's Books of 2010 2010 was a great year for books for all ages. In case you missed some of the better new picture books for the younger set, here's a rundown of the very best. See More About:  illustrators of children's books  children's book awards  Upcoming Manga for 2011 2011 looks like it'll be a big year for manga, with exciting new titles from old favorites and first-time authors/illustrators alike. See More About:  manga previews  manga galleries  manga schedules Books & Literature Ads Children Books Fiction Books Literature Fantasy Books Story Books Featured Articles First Poems: Nursery Rhymes 'A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man' Sonnet 73 Study Guide Comixology Profile Winston Churchill Quotes   More from About.com Over the Counter Cold Medications How to choose the right medication for your cold and flu symptoms. More> Should Kids Get Flu Shots? Think your child is too healthy to need a flu shot? Think again. 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   Essays on the Essay "The Modern Essay" by Virginia Woolf "A Note on the Essay" by Carl Van Doren "The Writing of Essays" by H.G. Wells Advertisement