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Kobo Begins Sales Of Its E-readers Through Own Website

Kobo has finally made its eBook reader device available to customers for purchase on its own website.

Gillian Flynn's Gone Girl Complete 41 Weeks on NPR's Best-Sellers List

Gillian Flynn's "Gone Girl" completes 41 weeks on NPR's Best-Sellers List and holds on to number one position on the list for four weeks in a row.

Amazon And 6 Publishers File to Dismiss Bookseller Suit

Amazon and the six big publishers who have been accused of "illegal restraint of trade" submitted a filing that says that the booksellers' lawsuit against them is without merit.

Book Industry Stunned with Amazon's Goodreads Acquisition

Amazon's acquisition of book recommending site Goodreads has sent shockwaves across the book industry as well as members of the website.

Adam Roberts Wins British Science Fiction Association Prize for Best Novel

Adam Roberts took home the British Science Fiction Association Prize for the Best Novel for his crime novel "Jack Glass".

Critics Call Hugh Howey the Next E.L. James

Hugh Howey's new novel "Wool" is being described as the "Fifty Shades of Grey" of 2013, as the author is being called the next E.L. James by critics.

AT&T to Begin Sales of Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9 LTE April 5

Amazon announced that its Kindle Fire HD 8.9 LTE will be available at AT&T starting April 5, with a $249 contract option.

David Sheff Provides a Route that Leads out Of Drug Addiction through New Book

David Sheff's new novel "Clean: Overcoming Addiction and Ending America's Greatest Tragedy" helps addicts find a way out of their addiction.

'Mom & Me & Mom' Explores Author Maya Angelou's Relationship with Her Mother

Maya Angelou's new memoir "Mom & Me & Mom" explores the relationship the author shared with her mother Vivian Baxter

Rachel Kushner Releases New Novel, Talks about Fast Motorcycles and Italian Radicalism

Rachel Kushner has released her new novel titled "The Flamethrowers", which is all about fast motorcycles, the '70s New York City art world, and her fascination of Italian radicalism.

Kate Atkinson's New Novel is About the Many Lives Of Ursula Todd

Kate Atkinson's new novel is about the many lives and deaths of Ursula Todd, and how they are all interwoven.

US Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Book Sellers Reselling Secondhand Books

The U.S. Supreme Court has announced its decision in favor of booksellers being allowed to resell secondhand books.

Dave Zirin Covers the Union of Sports and Politics in New Book

Author Dave Zirin covers the controversial union of sports and politics in his new book "Game Over: How Politics Has Turned the Sports World Upside Down."

Author Monte Reel Reintroduces Explorer Paul du Chaillu to the World

Author Monte Reel reintroduces explorer Paul du Chaillu to the world in his latest book "Between Man and Beast: An Unlikely Explorer, the Evolution Debates, and the African Adventure That Took the Victorian World by Storm."

Seanan McGuire Receives Five Nominations for Hugo Awards

American author Seanan McGuire has received a record-breaking five nominations for the prestigious Hugo Awards.

Thomas Keller's Cookbook 'Bouchon Bakery' Provides Simple Recipes for Delicious Easter Treats

Owner of Bouchon restaurants Thomas Keller's cook book "Bouchon Bakery" provides basic and simple recipes for some delicious Easter treats.

Harlan Coben's 'Six Years' Steals Top Position on Publishers Weekly's Bestseller List

Harlan Coben's "Six Years" ended the four-week run of James Patterson's novel "Alex Cross, Run" as the top title on Publishers Weekly's Bestseller List.

Fifty Shades of Grey Casting: New Trailer Shows Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson Play Lead Roles in The Film

A new trailer of what seems to be of the movie adaptation of E.L James' erotic novel "Fifty Shades of Grey" shows real-life couple Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson playing the role of Anastasia Steele and Christian Grey in the film.

Joan Bakewell and Frank Skinner Look For Artist to Paint Author Hilary Mantel's Portrait

Joan Bakewell and Frank Skinner are currently searching the whole of the U.K. for an artist to paint a portrait of award-winning author Hilary Mantel.

Government Backs Loaning of Digital Books for Libraries

The government has backed a review which states that libraries should be allowed to lend its members eBooks.

Penguin to Revise eBook Lending Terms With Libraries

Publishing house Penguin will be revising its terms of agreement with regards to offering libraries eBooks and new titles will be available immediately.

Amazon Acquires Goodreads, a Book Recommendation Site

In an official statement Amazon announced that it will be buying book-recommending site Goodreads to strengthen its hold on the eBooks market

Atari co-founder Nolan Bushnell Writes Guide to Help Find Other Steve Jobs in the World

Atari co-founder Nolan Bushnell has written a book "Finding the Next Steve Jobs-How to Find, Hire, Keep and Nurture Creative Talent,"

'Fifty Shades of Grey' Becomes Hit Among French Women

The French translation of E.L James' erotic novel "Fifty Shades of Grey" is surprising hit among French women as well.

European Union Commission To Approve of Random House and Penguin Merger

According to recent reports the Random House and Penguin merger deal is all set to win the approval of the European Union Commission

Taiye Selasi Discusses Experiences of an African Immigrant in Her New Novel

Author Taiye Selasi brings to light the experiences of an African immigrant in her new novel "Ghana Must Go".

Girl Shot by Taliban Bags $3 Million Book Deal for Her Memoir

A 15-year-old Pakistani girl who was shot by the Taliban has now sealed a $3 million book deal for her memoir "I am Malala".

Barnes & Noble Announces Two More Free Offers on NOOK Devices and Digital Content

Barnes & Noble announced another two free offers on the NOOK devices and digital content Wednesday. Barnes & Noble announced another two free offers on the NOOK devices and digital content Wednesday.

Patricia McCarthy Wins National Poetry Competition 2013 for 'Clothes that escaped the Great War'

Patricia McCarthy took home this year's winning prize at the National Poetry Competition for her poem "Clothes that escaped the Great War" which has been inspired by her late mother's stories about the First World War.