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Author Jo Baker Writes "Pride and Prejudice" from Servants' Perspective
British author Jo Baker has written a new novel based on Jane Austen's "Pride and Prejudice" but from the Bennet servants' point of view.
Author Mary Blume Writes Novel on Fashion Designer Cristobal Balenciaga
Author Mary Blume's "The Master of Us All" is based on fashion designer Cristobal Balenciaga. The book borrows its title was a quote designer Christian frequently used to describe Balenciaga. The author speaks to Reuters about what inspired her to write about the fashion designer.
Unpublished Manuscripts Reveal Author Virginia Woolf's Witty Side
A number of manuscripts have been discovered that were never published but reveal the witty side of Author Virginia Woolf
Teenager Compiles Book of Short Ghost Stories for Charity
Teenager Timothy Parker Russell has produced and edited a book of short ghost stories and plans to donate all the money he makes from it to charity.
Chinese Authors Shunning Social Responsibilities, Says Award-winning Satirist Yan Lianke
Award-winning Satirist Yan Lianke is of the opinion that Chinese authors are avoiding their responsibilities and should take up topics that bring about social reforms.
Andrea Stuart Tells a Tale of Sugar and Slavery in New book
Author Andrea Stuart tells the story of her family through her new book "Sugar in the Blood" by depicting incidents that make up the history of Barbados.
Maurice Sendak's 'Brother's Book' Captures the Wonders and Fears Of Childhood
Author Maurice Sendak's last piece of work "My Brother's Book" is a tribute to his older brother and captures the wonders and fears of childhood.
Newly Discovered Manuscript Throws Light On Winston Churchill's Poetic Side
A new manuscript that has been discovered reveals that along with being a journalist, essayist, author and novelist, Winston Churchill was also a poet.
Adolf Hitler novel Becomes Germany's Bestseller; Receives Mixed Reviews
Timur Vermes's debut novel "He's Back (Er Ist Wieder Da)" tops bestselling lists in Germany but has received mixed reviews from critics.
Publication of Lawrence Wright's Book On Scientology Stalled in Canada
The publication of Lawrence Wright's latest book on Scientology "Going Clear" is being held up in Canada until the publishing house receives results from a legal review.
Stephen King's 'Doctor Sleep" Is Scarier Than its Prequel 'The Shining', Says Author
Stephen King makes his return to the world of horror fiction novels with a sequel to "The Shining" which has been titled "Doctor Sleep."
Zac Unger's New Novel Reveals Polar Bears Doing Well, Population on the Rise
Zac Unger's new novel "Never Look a Polar Bear in The Eye" reveals polar bears are not in a condition as being portrayed.
Sam Sheridan's 'Disaster Diaries': A Guide To Survive The End Of The World
Sam Sheridan's "Disaster Diaries" is all about the end of the world and how people should stop worrying about it and start learning how to survive the Apocalypse.
Simon & Schuster Acquires Publishing Rights to David Shields and Shane Salerno's 'The Private War of J.D. Salinger'
Simon & Schuster has acquired publishing rights to David Shields and Shane Salerno's "The Private War of J.D. Salinger" which they will publish September 2013
Tyrese Gibson and Rev Run's 'Manology' Helps Women Find Their True Man
R&B singer Tyrese Gibson and Rev Run's new book "Manology" is said to be a gateway for women into a man's mind, helping them find "true" relationships.
Draft of Siegfried Sassoon's 'Atrocities' Reveals Censored Lines
A draft of Siegfried Sassoon's "Atrocities" has been found with a letter to the poet's friend revealing the poet cut out and toned down few lines in the published version of the poem.
BlackBerry's Z10 Vs LG Nexus 4: Which is the better Smartphone
As Blackberry launches its new Z10, the question on whether it's a better smartphone than LG Nexus 4 has started to make the rounds
Jared Diamond's 'The World Until Yesterday' Creates Dispute Between Author and Campaign Group
Jared Diamond's highly acclaimed novel "The World Until Yesterday" has become the subject of dispute between the author and campaign group Survival International.
Barnes & Noble To Close 30 Percent of Stores In Next 10 Years
Struggling bookstore chain Barnes & Noble plans to close 20 stores a year over the next decade, its chief executive told the Wall Street Journal.
'Tenth Of December' by George Saunders Tops NPR's Best-Sellers List
"Tenth Of December" by George Saunders secures top position on NPR's bestsellers list. The book has been on the list for three weeks now and has been on the number one spot for the second week. In its first week on the list, the novel was placed in the third position.
Andy Carvin's 'Distant Witness' Shows How Social Media Sources Have Given Rise to New Form of Journalism
When Andy Carvin reported the revolutions known as the Arab Spring, he used social media and their sources to gather information for his report. Now, in his new book, he talks about how social media has become a new form of journalism.
Amazon To Open Three Fulfillment Centers In Texas
In an official press release Amazon announced its plans to open three new fulfillment centers in Texas that would provide employment to more than a thousand people.
General Practitioners to prescribe Self-Help Books To Patients
According to a report by The Guardian, general practitioners will now prescribe self-help books to patients that have mild mental health problems, anxiety, panic attacks and depression problems.
Tom Carter's "China: Portrait of a People" Showcases an Unfiltered View of the Country
Tom Carter spent two years traveling China and shows the country in an unfiltered manner in his book "China: Portrait of a People."
Amazon Sales Figures Up By 20 Percent Owing To Kindle Devices
With sales of Amazon's Kindle Fire devices reaching sky-high numbers, the company as a whole enjoyed a 20 percent rise in overall sales figures.
Kindle Fire Devices Make up 37 Percent of US Android Tablet Market
Mobile marketing and apps analytics firm Localytics reported in a recent statement that Amazon's Kindle Fire Devices make up for 37% of U.S. android tablet market.
Barry Siegel Tells Bill Macumber's Story in 'Manifest Injustice'
In his new novel, "Manifest Injustice", author Barry Siegel tells the story of Bill Macumber and his 40 year struggle for freedom.
Author Al Roker Says Being The "Jolly Fat Person" Helped Deal With Teasing
Al Roker reveals that acting like the "jolly fat person" always worked while dealing with people who teased him about his weight.
Hilary Mantel's "Bring up the Bodies" Wins Costa Book of the Year 2012
After receiving unanimous votes, Hilary Mantel's "Bring up the Bodies" was announced Costa Book of the Year 2012.
Father Happy After German Publisher Agrees To Change Phrases in Children's Book
Mekonnen Mesghena wrote a letter to German Publishers Thienemann asking them to change a few phrases in the children's book "Die Kleine Hexe" (The Little Witch) and is happy that the changes will be seen in the next edition of the book.
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