Anna Politkovskaya had just completed A Russian Diary when she was murdered in a Moscow contract killing. Her final book is a stark, searing depiction of the current political and social state of Russia.

Rare Bibles: A Collector's Heaven

'Heaven' may seem hyperbolic, but not when you consider that a single page from a Gutenberg Bible can be worth more than an entire collection of rare books. Take a moment to discover the beauty and history of these venerable volumes.

The 10 Most Expensive Cookbooks Sold

La Cuisiniere Bourgeoise was published in 1746 for French families whose budgets were not quite aristocratic. In 2006, it was the most expensive cookbook sold on AbeBooks. This list is a fascinating glimpse of our culinary past.

John Dickson Carr is an icon from the 'Golden Age of Mystery' (1920-1950) and though American, he is widely considered to be among the best British mystery writers. The Problem of the Wire Cage is a first-rate example of his work.

A little known fact about a little known author: M.C. Beaton outsold J.K. Rowling on AbeBooks last year. Her mysteries, such as Agatha Raisin and the Terrible Tourist, have delighted legions of apparently secretive fans. Find out why!