A historical marker stands outside Giovanni's Room in Philadelphia. Owner Ed Hermance says he plans to close the doors for good later this month. AP hide caption
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Philip Pullman, pictured in 2007, says of the U.K. prison restrictions: "Words nearly fail me on this." Shaun Curry/AFP/Getty Images hide caption
Author Louise Erdrich, seen here in May 2008, has won the National Book Award for her novel, The Round House. Dawn Villella/AP hide caption