Among many of Albert Schweitzer’s notable sayings is, "There are two means of refuge from the miseries of life: music and cats."

NEW YORK — Barnes & Noble is rolling out two new versions of its Nook tablet with sleek new hardware and a sharper high-definition screen. The bookseller's move heightens the already intense tablet wars heading into the holiday season.

New York •  Amazon.com wants “.joy,” Google wants “.love” and L’Oreal wants “.beauty.”

You already devour titles by Jodi Picoult (“House Rules,” “Handle With Care,” “Change of Heart,” “Nineteen Minutes,” “My Sister’s Keeper”); now your teenager may do the same with the New York Times bestselling author’s daughter.

In protest of what’s being called a monopoly by bookstores small and large, Changing Hands Bookstore in Tempe will no longer offer books published by Amazon Publishing.

In protest of what’s being called a monopoly by bookstores small and large, Changing Hands Bookstore in Tempe will no longer offer books published by Amazon Publishing.

Barnes & Noble Booksellers at Tempe Marketplace is hosting a special event, "Just for Educators," on Saturday, Dec. 3.

The death of a retail chain like Borders sometimes opens the door for competitors to fill the void by opening shops of their own.

The death of a retail chain like Borders sometimes opens the door for competitors to fill the void by opening shops of their own.

The death of a retail chain like Borders sometimes opens the door for competitors to fill the void by opening shops of their own.

The death of a retail chain like Borders sometimes opens the door for competitors to fill the void by opening shops of their own.

When it comes to online businesses, big and small, Arizona is a haven.

When it comes to online businesses, big and small, Arizona is a haven.

Each summer, I start strong, determined to make the most of the slower pace that arrives with higher temperatures.

Guest commentary by Danny Tyree

The nation's second largest book store chain appears headed for liquidation.

The nation's second largest book store chain appears headed for liquidation.

The nation's second largest book store chain appears headed for liquidation.

The nation's second largest book store chain appears headed for liquidation.

Arizona Commerce Authority Director Don Cardon is incorrect in stating that Arizona does not tax Internet sales. The fact is that Internet sales ARE taxed in Arizona.

Arizona Commerce Authority Director Don Cardon is incorrect in stating that Arizona does not tax Internet sales. The fact is that Internet sales ARE taxed in Arizona.

Borders Group Inc. said late Thursday it agreed to sell itself to private investment firm Najafi Cos. for $215 million and is seeking court approval for the agreement.

Borders Group Inc. said late Thursday it agreed to sell itself to private investment firm Najafi Cos. for $215 million and is seeking court approval for the agreement.

Borders Group Inc. said late Thursday it agreed to sell itself to private investment firm Najafi Cos. for $215 million and is seeking court approval for the agreement.