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Got a nosy next-door neighbor? A sober, Economist-reading cousin? A dorky retired dad? We believe that there's a perfect book out there for everyone — and we're determined to help you to find 'em.

Daisy Hay's new book is a joint biography of 19th century British Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli and his wife, Mary Anne, whose fortune and status as a gentile helped boost her husband's career.

Google already offers a way to pay for lunch or groceries using its "Google Wallet" on an Android phone — cell providers and banks aren't far behind with payment systems of their own. Analyst Gilles Ubaghs talks about how coupons and convenience might persuade customers to make the switch.

Rising prices are a top concern for voters in this year's midterm elections, outpacing abortion, crime and defending democracy. Prices in September were up 8.2% from a year ago.

Did you get that perfect card for dad for Father's Day? Well, here are some things you might not know about greeting cards.

With a very personal message about the Trayvon Martin case and race relations, the president "connected with so many African-American men," says Detroit radio host Angelo Henderson. He's among many commenting on the president's remarks.

Listeners respond to the commentary from Jesuit priest James Martin. Martin is advocating for an end to Christmas cards featuring family photos, and a return to those featuring religious images.

Also: Afghanistan's leader is reportedly seeking a letter from the U.S. on civilian casualties; Iranian nuclear talks open; San Diego's mayoral candidates advance to a runoff to replace Bob Filner; and a pilot who made an emergency landing on the Pennsylvania Turnpike got a $3,000 towing bill.

Services that split up payments into installments are increasingly popular, especially among young and low-to-middle income shoppers. But now the FICO credit scoring company will be tracking that debt.

President Obama dived into the controversy over Bank of America's plan to start charging a monthly $5 fee for the use of its debit card, suggesting the bank is mistreating its customers. For its part, the bank says the new fee is designed to recoup the billions of dollars it is losing as a result of a consumer protection law.