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Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg 'A Year of Books' Club 16th Pick: 'The Varieties of Religious Experience' by William James

Mark Zuckerberg has chosen the 16th title to add to his "A Year of Books" Club — "The Varieties of Religious Experience" by William James. As usual, the social media magnate explained on a Facebook post why he chose the book.

Young Adult Fiction Picks: 5 Titles You Probably Haven't Heard of Yet

Step aside, Harry and Katniss. There are new heroes in town. While the subject of YA reads always make one think of their stories, there a lot out there to check out too. To get you started, here are five titles to pick up.

'A Song of Ice and Fire' Finale Details Spilled by George RR Martin! Here's What to Expect

George RR Martin recently sat down with New York Observer to discuss how the most talked about epic will come to an end. Surprisingly, it won't be a "horrible apocalypse" like how many pictured it.

Hillary Clinton Picture Book Gets January 2016 Release Date; Material Packed with Inspiring Advice

Hillary Clinton is getting a picture book, filled with amazing illustrations of her greatest moments and inspirational words to live by. Simply titled "Hillary," the book, Mashable says, chronicles her journey from being a humble girl from the suburbs of Chicago to a presidential candidate.

'The Notebook' by Nicholas Sparks Becoming a TV Series! Here's What to Expect From The CW Show

As if it wasn't enough that readers ran out of tissue flipping through the tender tale, prepare to let out an ugly sob once more as a television series for Nicholas Sparks' popular 1996 romantic novel, "The Notebook," is being worked up over at The CW.

August 2015 Reading List: 5 Young Adult Titles to Watch Out for This Month

Prepping up for more reading sessions as the month progresses? Spend the latter half of August indulging in these forthcoming young adult titles.

Shelf-Check: 5 Books From Your Favorite Authors You Probably Haven't Read Yet

Although you consider yourself a full-fledged, life-long, been-a-fan-since-forever follower of your favorite author, as weird as it may seem, there are books out there written by them that you may have missed or haven't heard of.

J.R.R. Tolkien New Book to Release 42 Years After 'The Lord of the Rings' Author's Death

Forty-two years after J.R.R. Tolkien's passing, a 100-year-old manuscript written by the celebrated fantasy storyteller is being readied for public consumption this month.

Harper Lee & Truman Capote's Friendship Fictionalized in New YA Book 'Tru & Nelle'

Harper Lee and Truman Capote's childhood friendship is being eternalized in an upcoming middle-grade novel by Greg Neri, according to The Guardian. Titled "Tru & Nelle," the Coretta Scott King Award-winning author claims it is the first book to tell the story of the celebrated authors' amazing bond.

'For Such a Time' Nazi & Jewish Romance Book Sparks Outrage After Snagging Award Nominations

"For Such a Time," a novel by Kate Breslin about a Jewish woman at a concentration camp who falls for a Nazi commander in World War II, stirred a massive backlash when it was shortlisted for the best book and best inspirational category in the annual Romance Writers of America awards.

Books in Pajamas: 5 Cool Titles to Spend Your Lazy Day

There are days when your bed suddenly becomes clingier and your pajamas comfier and there's no better way to take advantage of it all by somersaulting into a lazy-afternoon-kind-of novel. No need to stand up and move a muscle for we have already listed five perfect lazy day companion titles for you to choose from. Just do the honor of picking one.

William Shakespeare Smoked Cannabis & Nicotine? New Discovery Sparks Controversy

According to a new study from the South African Journal of Science, William Shakespeare could have been stoned when he wrote his now celebrated plays.

Steve Hamilton Ends 17-Year Partnership With St. Martin's Press; What's Next For the Crime Author?

After 17 years of partnership, prolific crime author Steve Hamilton and publisher St. Martin's Press went their separate ways. This is mere two months before Hamilton's novel "The Second Life of Nick Mason" was scheduled to come out. According to Crime Spree Mag, it was the writer who cut off their ties for the publishers' "lack of support."

'Discworld' Final Novel 'The Shepherd’s Crown' by Terry Pratchett Releasing on Aug. 26! Get the Details Here

"The Shepherd's Crown," the final book in the Discworld series written by the late Terry Pratchett will be published on August 26. There will be a ticketed midnight launch in a bookshop in Piccadilly, London but tickets for it are already sold out with the fantasy master's throng of supporters rushing to secure one.

'Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them' Roundup: Everything to Expect From 'Harry Potter' Spin-Off

It is never overdue for a "Harry Potter" movie as "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" gives fans another peek into the wizarding word.

Roberto Saviano Explores El Chapo's Rise to Power in 'Zero Zero Zero'

The rise and fall of El Chapo, quite possibly the most influential folk hero-level drug lord in Mexico, is chronicled in a book by Italian journalist Roberto Saviano titled "Zero, Zero, Zero."

Fiction Author Picks: What Your Favorite Writers Were Before Becoming Literary Sensations

The writers we know and love today didn't always put pen to paper. Before they came to be literary knockouts and bestselling authors, these five, renowned novelists had day jobs that are too disparate and unrelated compared to what they are known for now.

Does Reading Really Do Wonders? Study Finds Health & Relationship Benefits You Can't Ignore

Reading can do so much. It can help you kill time in the most imaginative way possible and take you to new worlds, allowing you to create your own journeys from the comfort of your bean bag. But a new study shows that reading really is awesome for so many more reasons, with its way of making its patrons healthy.

'Dark Places' Review: How Movie Differs From Gillian Flynn's Book

Gillian Flynn's fans aren't new to the author's work getting the silver screen treatment. Her thriller "Gone Girl" already jumped to the big screen, with Ben Affleck and Rosamund Pike headlining the feature. David Fincher was lauded for his outstanding retelling of the suspense novel. Then comes "Dark Places," Flynn's 2009 novel.

Dystopian Fiction Picks: 5 Post-Apocalyptic Books That Became Young Adult Favorites

Dystopian worlds are usually made up of a frightening community or an undesirable society. However, the genre remains a top favorite among young adults.

Kerrytown BookFest 2015: Edible Book Contest Schedule, Guidelines & More Info Here

The 13th annual Kerrytown BookFest at Michigan to be held on Sept. 13, will be back with a familiar tradition. According to mlive.com, the planners of the highly-anticipated event will again be hosting the Edible Book Contest.

Fiction Picks 2015: 5 Summer Books That Will Make You Fall in Love

Maybe it's best to fall in love under the sun. Summer isn't all about hitting the beach and basking under the sun to get that brag-worthy tan.

'Game of Thrones' Won't Last for Just Seven Seasons! More Than Eight Seasons Coming?

"Game of Thrones" is one of the most followed, if not the biggest, show there is today. Apart from being the talk of the town for killing off Jon Snow, the show's fifth season had an average of 20 million viewers tuned in.

'Pretty in Pink' Star Andrew McCarthy to Debut Young Adult Fiction Novel

Actor Andrew McCarthy will have his first fiction work released in the spring of 2017. The book centers on a 15-year-old girl, Lucy Willows, from New Jersey, who learns that she has a half-brother who is only eight and lives in the same town.

Top Fiction Picks: Young Adult Books to Read Before Summer Is Over

When it comes to books, it's never too late for summer fiction or too early for back-to-school reads. There's still a month to go before the busy school days when there's no time for leisure reading anymore. Here are great fiction books that young adults can enjoy before the summer is over.