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Author Claire Vaye Watkins Wins Two Major Literary Awards for New Novel

Author Claire Vaye Watkins was announced as the recipient of two major literary awards for her new novel "Battleborn".

Malaysian Author Tan Twan Eng Wins 2012 Man Asian prize

Malaysian author Tan Twan Eng has been announced this year's recipient of the 2012 Man Asian prize for his novel "The Garden of Evening Mists".

Fifty Shades Trilogy Helps Sales in London Sex Store Chain

E.L. James' erotic "Fifty Shades" trilogy has been credited by Ann Summers, the sex store chain, for increasing sales of nipple clamps and other sex toys at its shops.

Apple CEO Tim Cook to Testify in Price Fixing on E-Books Case

Apple CEO Tim Cook has been summoned by the U.S. Department of Justice to testify in the price-fixing case.

Katherine Paterson Honored with Laura Ingalls Wilder Award

Author Katherine Paterson was honored with the Laura Ingalls Wilder Award by the American Library Association for her contribution to literature for young adults.

Image Books to Release Book on New Pope Next Month

Image Books announced Wednesday that it will be releasing a book on the newly-elected Pope Francis next month.

Hilary Mantel to Compete with Six Newcomers for this Year's Women's Prize for Fiction

Hilary Mantel will compete with six newcomers and 13 other accomplished writers who have been longlisted for this year's Women's Prize for Fiction.

James Patterson's Novel "Alex Cross, Run" Tops Publishers Weekly's Bestseller List For Second Week

James Patterson's novel "Alex Cross, Run" holds on to the No. 1 spot for the second week on Publishers Weekly's best-seller list, which was released Thursday.

Dana Becker's New Book Focuses on Changing Definition of Stress

Dana Becker talks about the changing definition of stress in her new book titled "One Nation Under Stress: The Trouble With Stress as an Idea".

Gabrielle Douglas Ready to Publish Second Memoir Next Month

Publisher Zondervan announced Tuesday that Olympic gold medalist Gabrielle Douglas, who is yet to turn 18, will be releasing her second memoir later next month.

Amy Boesky Lived a Double Life while Ghostwriting for Sweet Valley High

Author Amy Boesky reveals she lived a double life when she was in her twenties and ghostwriting for the popular teen book series Sweet Valley High.

E.L. James Reveals Title of New How-To Book

E.L. James does away with erotic writing and chooses writing a how-to book for her next project. The author revealed the title of her new book to be "Fifty Shades of Grey: Inner Goddess (A Journal)".

Emily Anthes Talks Expansion of Bioengineering Landscape in New Book

Author Emily Anthes tackles the subject of aggressive expansion of the current bioengineering landscape in her new novel "Frankenstein's Cat: Cuddling up to Biotech's Brave New Beasts"

Rita Moreno Tells the Story of Her Remarkable Life in New Memoir

Hollywood actress and now author Rita Moreno shares the story of her remarkable journey through life in her memoir "Rita Moreno: A Memoir".

Christa Parravani Explores the Bonds of Sisterhood in Latest Book [INTERVIEW]

Author Christa Parravani explores the bonds of sisterhood in her new book "Her: A Memoir".

Sheryl Sandberg Defends Controversial New Book

Sheryl Sandberg defends her controversial new book "Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead", saying that men still run the world.

Tim Weiner's New Book Traces the History of the FBI's Secret Intelligence Operations

Tim Weiner's new book "Enemies: A History of the FBI" traces the history of the FBI's secret intelligence operations, from the bureau's creation in the early 20th century through its ongoing fight in the current war on terrorism.

Joyce Carol Oates Discusses Ivy League Society in New Novel

Novelist Joyce Carol has taken up the Ivy League society as a topic for her new novel "The Accursed".

SFWA Backlashes Random House for New Hydra Imprint: Publishing House Responds

Publishing company Random House came under the wrath of The Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America (SFWA) for its new Hydra imprint, which they think is "exploitative" and "predatory".

Mike Piazza Talks about Making it to the Big Leagues in New Memoir

Baseball catcher Mika Piazza talks about making it to the big leagues in his memoir "Long Shot".

Adam Bradley Begins Work on Sixth Book after Releasing New Novel Last Month

Author Adam Bradley has begun work on his sixth book immediately after his latest novel "Speaking From Among the Bones" was released last month.

Author Hilary Mantel has No Regrets about Kate Middleton Comments

Author Hilary Mantel finally speaks up regarding the controversial comments she made about Kate Middleton, saying she has no regrets about what she said.

James Patterson's Novel 'Alex Cross, Run' Tops Publishers Weekly's Bestseller List

James Patterson's novel "Alex Cross, Run" took No. 1 spot for the first week on Publishers Weekly's bestseller list, which was released Thursday.

Mohsin Hamid's Newest Novel: A Self-Help Tutorial to get 'Filthy Rich' [INTERVIEW]

Mohsin Hamid's new novel "How to Get Filthy Rich in Rising Asia" is a sort of self-help book that provides tips on getting "filthy rich."

Basketball Coach Pat Summitt Turns Author after being Diagnosed with Alzheimer's

Basketball coach Pat Summitt turned to writing after being diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's disease, and is all set to release her memoir "Sum it Up".

Sonali Deraniyagala Recalls Tsunami Incident in New Book 'Wave'

Sonali Deraniyagala lost her family to the Tsunami incident that took place Dec. 26, 2004. She narrates the incident in her new book "Wave."

Jamaica Kincaid Releases New Novel in Ten Years

Author Jamaica Kincaid releases her new novel which tackles some difficult themes, 10 years after writing her last novel.

Sandra Day O'Connor Writes Book on being First Female Supreme Court Judge

Sandra Day O'Connor shares her experience of being the first female Supreme Court judge in her new novel "Out of Order", which will be available for purchase March 5, 2013.

Jeb Bush Suggests Legal Residency, not Citizenship, for Illegal Immigrants in New Novel [INTERVIEW]

Jeb Bush suggests the US law should make immigration easier and illegal immigrants should be given legal residency and not citizenship.

Dale Stephens Addresses the Question 'Is College Really Worth it?' in New Book

Since going to college is as expensive as $60,000 for a state university, Dale Stephens addresses the commonly asked question - "Is college really worth it?" in his new book.

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