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Is Scott Eastwood The New Christian Grey of Fifty Shades of Grey

Scott Eastwood has emerged as the top contender for the role of Christian Grey in the movie adaptation of "Fifty Shades of Grey."

Stephen King's 'Doctor Sleep' Remains On Top Of Publisher Weekly's List For Three Consecutive Weeks

Stephen King's "Doctor Sleep" was placed at the number one position on this week's Publisher Weekly's bestseller list again.

Macmillan to Offer Entire E-book Backlist to Libraries

Less than a year after launching its pilot book with the Minotaur Press imprint, Macmillan officials today confirmed that it will expand its library e-book offerings to include an entire e-book backlist with more than 11,000 titles.

Barnes & Noble Announces Significant Updates to EPUBCheck Tool

Barnes & Noble announced Thursday that its digital education team had made significant updates to the open source EPUBCheck tool, creating a new way to evaluate EPUB files and ensure they adhered to industry standards.

Stephen King's 'Doctor Sleep' Retains Top Position On Publisher Weekly's Bestseller List

Stephen King's "Doctor Sleep" retained its number one position on this week's Publisher Weekly's bestseller list. James Patterson's "Gone" entered the list at number two while Nicholas Sparks' "The Longest Ride" dropped down to third spot. Sue Grafton's "W Is for Wasted" also fell to number 3.

Fifty Shades of Grey Casting: Charlie Hunnam Quits, Fans Vouch for Ian Somerhalder for Christian Grey Character

Charlie Hunnam has confirmed that he will not be playing the role of Christian Grey in the movie version of blockbuster erotic novel "Fifty Shades of Grey." According to current votes Ian Somerhalder is the new fan favorite for the lead role.

Planning On Buying A Tablet: Here's A Comparison Of Some Of The Best Devices In The Market

With a wealth of tablets already available and the market looking increasingly crowded every day, Amazon's Kindle Fire HD finds itself in a unique position. The bookseller turned tech magnate beats many high-tech reading devices and sleek tablet computers better in many ways than its competitors. Yes, even the iPad.

Amazon Acquires TenMarks: Plans To Create Innovative Educational Content For Teachers And Students

Amazon has agreed on a deal to acquire TenMarks, a company that specializes in creating educational, mathematic content and applications for teachers, students and parents.

Amazon Launches 'Login and Pay with Amazon'

Amazon announced the launch of a new service "Login and Pay with Amazon" to facilitate an easy buying experience for its customers.

Stephen King's 'Doctor Sleep' Tops NPR Bestseller List

Stephen King's "Doctor Sleep" topped the week's NPR's bestseller list. "The Lowland" by Jhumpa Lahiri came in second with "Bleeding Edge" by Thomas Pynchon settling in at number three.

Stephen King's 'Doctor Sleep' Tops Publisher Weekly's Bestseller List

Stephen King's "Doctor Sleep" was placed at the number one position on this week's Publisher Weekly's bestseller list. Nicholas Sparks' "The Longest Ride", which entered the list at the top position last week dropped down to second spot with Sue Grafton's "W Is for Wasted" coming in at number three.

Twilight Star Peter Facinelli Writing Novel For Young Adults

Twilight star Peter Facinelli is all set to make his writing debut with a fantasy novel for young adults.

Barnes & Noble Celebrates Teachers in Its Educator Appreciation Days This October

Barnes & Noble will offer special discount to all teachers during its Educator Appreciation Days to be held, October.

McCanns File Case Against Former Police Chief For Accusations on Daughter's Disappearance in New Book

The McCanns have filed a case against former police Chief Goncolo Amaral after the investigator published a new book that claims the McCanns were involved in the disappearance of their daughter, Madeleine.

Library Visits Down By 25 Percent Since 2006, Survey Finds

A new survey found that the number of people visiting a library has declined by 25 percent since 2005-06 when the numbers were first recorded. The number of libraries itself has decreased by 9 percent between 2005 and 2012.

Sue Grafton's 'W for Wasted' Tops New York Times Best Seller List

After being placed at the number one spot on Publisher Weekly's bestseller list, Sue Grafton's 'W for Wasted' has also topped the week's New York Times bestseller list. Lee Child's "Never Go Back" came in at number two while JK Rowling's "The Cuckoo's Calling" continued to remain on the list at number three.

Barnes & Noble Celebrates Member Appreciation Days With 20 Percent Off On Almost Everything for Members

Barnes & Noble announced that it will be celebrating Member Appreciation Days from September 26 to September 29 and is offering a 20 percent discount on almost everything in their stores to all new and existing members. This includes books, gifts, toys, games, movies, Café items and more.

Barnes & Noble Makes NOOK Simple Touch GlowLight Available To UK Customers For Just $78

In a statement released Tuesday, Barnes & Noble announced that its critically acclaimed NOOK Simple Touch GlowLight will now be available to U.K. customers for only $78 (£49). The offer is available until stock lasts.

Book Bans Help Protect Teenagers From Tales Of Sex, Drugs and Abuse, American Library Association Says

According to the American Library Association, book censors and bans placed on certain books prevent teenagers from being exposed to tales of sex, drugs and abuses.

Paul Ryan To Write Book On State Of Conservatism

Paul Ryan, United States Representative for Wisconsin's 1st congressional district and current chairman of the House Budget Committee has revealed his plans to write a book on the State of Conservatism.

Sue Grafton's 'W Is for Wasted' Tops The Week's Publisher Weekly's Bestsellers List

Sue Grafton's "W Is for Wasted" entered Publisher Weekly's bestseller list for the first time this week taking the top position. Lee Child's "Never Go Back: A Jack Reacher Novel" dropped a place from last week to settle at second position with Clive Cussler's "The Mayan Secrets" coming in at number three.

Barnes & Noble Opens New Store in New Jersey

Barnes & Noble has opened a new store in Princeton, New Jersey, featuring more than 60,000 books and an expanded children's department.

JK Rowling's "The Cuckoo's Calling" Stays Atop NPR Bestseller List For Third Straight Week

JK Rowling's "The Cuckoo's Calling" topped this week's NPR bestseller list, making it three weeks in a row that the novel as been positioned on top of the list. "The Ocean At The End Of The Lane" by Neil Gaiman took the second position and "And The Mountains Echoed" by Khaled Hosseini came in at number three.

Barnes & Noble Stores Nationwide to Host Free Curiosity Day

Barnes & Noble announced that the company's stores nationwide will host a free Curiosity Day with "Curious George," a storytime event and celebration on Saturday, September 21.

Man Booker Prize To Accept US Authors From 2014

In an announcement made over the weekend, officials of the Man Booker Prize announced that the prestigious literary award will also be accepting U.S. authors from 2014.

Author Terri Bruce Blames Publisher For Selling Error-Strewn Books

Novelist Terri Bruce blamed her editor for introducing grammatical errors in her book and has stopped the publishing house from selling copies of her latest novel.

Comparing Best Mid-Range Tablets - Where does Amazon Stand in The Market of Tablets?

With a wealth of tablets already available and the market looking increasingly crowded every day, Amazon's Kindle Fire HD finds itself in a unique position. The bookseller turned tech magnate beats many high-tech reading devices and sleek tablet computers better in many ways than its competitors. Yes, even the iPad.

JK Rowling's 'The Cuckoo's Calling' Regains First Position on Publisher Weekly's Bestsellers List

After dropping a position last week, JK Rowling's "The Cuckoo's Calling" is back on top on the week's Publisher Weekly's Bestsellers List.

Author Richard Dawkins Criticized For Child Abuse Comment

Author Richard Dawkins was taken to task after stating he thought the recent child abuse incidents were overblown by the media.

Colm Tóibín's 'The Testament of Mary' Becomes Slimmest Book To Be Nominated For Man Booker Prize

Author Colm Tóibín's "The Testament of Mary" is the slimmest book to be nominated for the 2013 Booker Prize after the shortlist was announced earlier this week.

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