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HarperCollins to Transform Books Into TV Shows With Insurrection Media
The companies are eyeing "Mila 2.0" by Debra Driza as their first project. Publishing company HarperCollins has teamed up with Insurrection Media to bring more books to the small and digital screen.
'Zoo' Author James Patterson to Shower Bookstores & Bookshop Workers With Literary Grants & Holiday Bonuses
This is the author's way to let the literary cause's beneficiaries know that their work is very much appreciated.
'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' Official Novelization Prepared For Publication
A digital-first edition is already on offer. Now that "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" has officially hit the silver screen and has so far received rave reviews from various publications, it will only be a matter of time before the once tightly-wrapped story that ran in the veins of the most-hyped film of 2015 will materialize in book form.
'Throne of Glass' Coloring Book in the Works! Sarah J. Maas Feeling 'Unbelievably Ecstatic'
Fans can finally reimagine the world of brave 18-year-old assassin Celaena Sardothien through their perspective.
Neil Gaiman Short Stories Getting Graphic Novel Treatment
Dark Horse will publish them next year. Two of the stories written by "Coraline" author Neil Gaiman will be the subject of upcoming graphic novels set to be published by Dark Horse next year.
'Maze Runner' Author James Dashner Hopes for Film Adaptations of Prequels
Dashner is working on a second prequel story for his betselling series. James Dashner will be publishing a prequel to his bestselling young adult saga "Maze Runner.
Rocket Racoon & Groot Comic Series Out Next Month! Get the Details Here
Marvel promises that the series will be the "best buddy cop story in the universe." Fans will be treated to new adventures of Rocket Raccoon and Groot in a new comic series set to published by Marvel starting next year.
'Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them' Movie Trailer, Release Date & Plot Spoilers: Get First Look at 'Harry Potter' Spinoff
It has enough to help fans get by the long wait. The announcement trailer for the much-awaited "Harry Potter" spinoff "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" has finally been released, treating Potterheads with enough material to get them through the long wait for the movie's launch.
YA Books 2015: Top 5 Titles Out This Year
It was a tremendous year for young adult readers with a whole host of books under the category inundating the literary world,
Mark Twain's 'The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn' Ditched by US School! Here's Why
American Library Association accusses the school of censorship. Upholding its Quaker roots that encourage "peaceful resolution of conflicts, seeking truth and collaboration," Friends' Central School in Philadelphia decided to drop Mark Twain's classic novel "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" from its American literature curriculum primarily for its language.
'Harry Potter' E-Books Debut New Covers From Pottermore! See Designs Here
The designs were created by a huge "Harry Potter" fan. The digital versions of the "Harry Potter" books on Pottermore were given fresh new faces care of Olly Moss.
'Hunger Games' Prequels: Jennifer Lawrence's Katniss Unlikely to Return?
The star thinks it's "too soon" for spinoffs. The "Hunger Games" series, one of the biggest young adult movie franchises in recent history, was brought to a close last month on a high note with "Mockingjay Part 2" sitting tight on the top of the blockbuster charts since its release.
'Neverwhere' Author Neil Gaiman Bringing Mervyn Peake's 'Gormenghast' to Big Screen?
The author is currently in talks with studios to pitch his movie idea. Bestselling fantasy fiction novelist Neil Gaiman is planning to bring to life the ivy-filled courtyards and disintegrating towers of Gormenghast, as told in Mervyn Peake's fantasy classic series of the same name.
Danica McKellar Working on 8 Children's Books
Although she is primarily recognized as an actress and Hollywood star, McKellar is actually a mathematician.
'Sherlock' Star Benedict Cumberbatch to Become 'The War Magician' in Movie Adaptation of David Fisher Bestseller
Cumberbatch is no stranger to such role, having been chosen to play Marvel superhero Doctor Strange.
Taylor Swift First Major Book Coming Soon! '1989' Singer's Fans Helping With Content
Find out how to be part of the book project by Simon & Schuster. Time flies so fast and, in next to no time, it will be an entire decade since Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Taylor Swift released her first record.
'Game of Thrones' African Version Book Coming Soon? Man Booker Prize 2015 Winner Marlon James Writing 'Black Leopard, Red Wolf'
James' is gracing the fantasy field for his next outing. The next project of award-winning "A Brief History of Seven Killings" author Marlon James will be a full-fledged fantasy series and the Jamaica-born writer emphasized that he is all set to geek it all out for this venture.
Idris Elba the Next Gunslinger in Movie Adaptation of Stephen King's 'The Dark Tower'?
Could he be duelling Matthew McConaughey's The Man in Black soon? Rumor has it that Idris Elba will breathe life into the gunslinger Roland Deschain, the iconic central character in Stephen King's bestselling multiple-genre series "The Dark Tower," which is being adapted into a film to be titled "The Gunslinger.
'Looking For Alaska' Author John Green Project for Awesome Charity Event Now Up
Apart from writing and vlogging, the author has a big thing for giving back. In their continued attempt to "decrease the overall level of world suck," author John Green and his brother Hank (collectively known as the Vlogbrothers) has launched Project for Awesome or P4A, an annual charity event held on YouTube.
'Harry Potter' Coloring Book Hits Amazon's List of Most Wished For Presents of the Year
J.K. Rowling's bestselling saga has not lost its magic one bit. One of the biggest wishes of Amazon customers are enough copies of the "Harry Potter" Coloring Book for everyone.
US President Barack Obama & First Lady Michelle Reveal Their Favorite Books of 2015
The books they picked follow one theme: marriage. U. S. President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama have spoken and finally revealed which books of this year were their favorites.
Roald Dahl 'The BFG' Movie Adaptation: Disney Trailer Now Out [Watch]
Sophie sets her eyes on the big friendly giant for the first time. The trailer for the movie adaptation of "The BFG," a popular children's book by short story legend Roald Dahl has finally been released by Disney.
Muppets Book Requested to be Banned! Here's Why
"For Every Child a Better World" by Jim Henson was on the verge of getting kicked out of a Wisconsin school.
Dr. Seuss' Formula For Humorous Writings Finally Discovered?
It involves answering the question of why is something funny. Research psychologist Chris Westbury may have finally cracked the code behind the unfailing humor of famous writer and illustrator Dr.
Boys' Reading Ability Improved Faster With E-Books, New Research Finds
Reading from a physical book is different from reading from a screen. One way to improve the reading performance of children, especially boys, is by having them flick through an e-book instead of a physical one.
Leo Tolstoy 'War and Peace' Russia Reading Marathon Begins
The event is deemed the biggest reading marathon there is with 1,300 people taking part in reading the 500,000-word masterpiece.
Man Booker Prize 2015 Winner Marlon James Snags Green Carnation Prize For 'A Brief History of Seven Killings'
The book also won the author two more prestigious awards this year. Fresh from his exceptional victory in the Man Booker Prize 2015, Marlon James once again shines in a new accolade.
58th Annual Grammy Awards Nominees: 5 Audiobooks Up For Best Spoken Word Album
The list is star-studded, to say the least, and it would be difficult to choose a winner. The nominees are in for the 58th Annual Grammy Awards and, this year, five audiobooks caught the attention of the biggest and most prestigious music-centric accolade for the Best Spoken Word Album category.
J. K. Rowling Shuts Down Donald Trump-Voldemort Comparisons
Rowling felt the comparison does not do justice. Bestselling author J. K. Rowling has expressed her disgust over the comparisons between presidential candidate Donald Trump and Lord Voldemort -- the ruthless, most repugnant creature in the entire wizarding world as told in her widely popular young adult saga "Harry Potter.
'The Handmaids Tale' Author Margaret Atwood Working on Superhero Novel 'Angel Catbird'
Atwood says this superhero is rather "unusual." Margaret Atwood, known for her beloved speculative fiction books the most popular being "The Handmaids Tale," is now trying her hand on telling a story of an "unusual superhero" as she makes a splash in the field of graphic novels.
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