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Features the Matton Women's Reading Club in Illinois. History of the club; Recognition given by the periodical Chicago Tribune; Failure of attracting new members.

A bibliography on the subject of the American Civil War is presented, which includes the books "Allegiance: Fort Sumter, Charleston, and the Beginning of the Civil War" by David Detzer, "At the Edge of the Precipice: Henry Clay and the Compromise That Saved the Union" by Robert V. Remini, and "Year of Meteors: Stephen Douglas, Abraham Lincoln, and the Election That Brought on the Civil War" by Douglas R. Egerton.

Discusses the travel series 'Where to Weekend.' 'Around Boston;' 'Around Chicago'; 'Around New York City;' 'Around Ohio;' 'Aound Washington, D.C.'

Offers a list of travel guides for readers visiting Southern California. 'San Diego Mountain Bike Guide,' by Daniel Greenstadt.

Interviews author Nancy Pearl in the U.S. Idea of her publisher to do a book of recommended reading; Work of Pearl as a librarian; Favorite books recommended by the author.

Presents several travel guides on the city of Chicago, Illinois that are selected by the periodical 'Booklist.' 'Chicagoland Ghosts,' written by Dylan Clearfield; 'Doggone Chicago,' written by Steve Dale; 'Chicago's Museums,' written by Victor Danilov.

Presents news briefs on the publication industry in the United States as of June 2001. Recognition received by the book `White on Arrival: Italians, Race, Color and Power in Chicago, 1890-1945,' by Thomas A. Guglielmo; Details on the launching of the book `The First Amendment and the Media'; Reprint of the book `The Choices We Made,' edited by Angela Bonavoglia.

The article presents excerpts from interviews with authors Anne Enright and Robert K. Massie.

The article reports on the Book Expo America (BEA), the largest trade show of the publishing industry at New York City's Javits Convention Center from June 1-3, 2007. Attendees of the exhibit received advanced copies of forthcoming titles from authors such as Alan Greenspan, Stephen Colbert and Richard Russo, among others. A forum was also held with the topic on digitization. The 2008 BEA will be held in Los Angeles, California.