Editors' Choice: Recent Books Of Particular Interest.

THE LIFESPAN OF A FACT, by John D'Agata and Jim Fingal (Norton; paper, $17.95.) An essayist insists that his only responsibility is to truth and beauty, not factual accuracy. His fact checker begs to differ. A fiery argument ensues. BRINGING UP BEBE: One American Mother Discovers the Wisdom of French Parenting, by Pamela Druckerman (Penguin Press, $25.95.) Why French children sleep through the night and eat like adults. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]