Watching the detectives: Some new sleuths make waves, from "The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency" to "The Unusuals." Plus: With "Life on Mars" canceled, will Sam get back to where he once belonged?

Oscar-winning director of "English Patient" and other high-class literary adaptations dies suddenly in London.

Wil Wheaton's stories and more in this week's bestselling books, courtesy of Powells.com.

"Kate Remembered" and more in this week's bestselling books courtesy of Powells.com.

Al Franken's "Lies" and more in this week's bestselling books, courtesy of Powells.com.

"Seabiscuit" and more in this week's bestselling books, courtesy of Powells.com.

Potter, Potter and more Potter in this week's bestselling books courtesy of Powells.com.

Harry Potter and more in this week's bestselling books courtesy of Powells.com.

Seabiscuit's back on top and more in this week's bestselling books courtesy of Powells.com.

"Life of Pi" and more in this week's bestselling books, courtesy of Powells.com.

Chuck Palahniuk and more in this week's bestselling books, courtesy of Powells.com.

The little-known history of Eugene Francois Vidocq is an HBO or Netflix series waiting to happen

Allan Pinkerton, the grandaddy of American private eyes, has a "true detective" story made for the binge-watch era

The Art of Murder - Jennifer Reese interviews P.D. James, author of the literary mystery novels 'A Certain Justice,' 'Shroud for a Nightingale' and 'Devices and Desires'.

"The Secret Life of Bees" goes to No. 1. But Al Franken's going nowhere and Chuck Palahniuk keeps coming back for more -- all on this week's list, courtesy of Powell's.