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'Kill Anything That Moves' Author Nick Turse Says Civilian Killings Quite Common during War

In his new book "Killing Anything The Moves" author Nick Turse says the intentional killing of civilians during war is quite common.

MGM To Make Jojo Moyes' romance novel 'Me Before You' Into A Film

MGM has recently acquired the rights to turn Jojo Moyes' romance novel "Me Before You" into a movie, the company announced Tuesday.

Fred Kaplan's 'Insurgents' Hopes To Mount a Revolution from Inside the Army

In his new book "The Insurgents: David Petraeus and the Plot to Change the American Way of War", author Fred Kaplan talks about a group of "insurgents" who were "determined to mount a revolution from inside the Army."

Robert Jordan's "A Memory of Light" Remains On Top Position Of Best-Sellers List For The Third Week in A Row

Robert Jordan's novel "A Memory of Light" holds on to the No. 1 spot for the third week on Publishers Weekly's best-seller list which was released on Thursday. Brad Meltzer's 'Fifth Assassin" makes it to the list for the first week at the second spot.

Brazilian Judge Orders 'Fifty Shades of Grey' to be Kept out of Minors' Reach

Brazilian Judge Raphael Queiroz Campo has ordered all book stores to keep all copies of E.L. James erotic novel "Fifty Shades of Grey" out of the reach of minors.

Jeet Thayil becomes First Indian to Win the South Asian Literature Prize

Jeet Thayil became the first Indian to win the South Asian literature prize after he was announced the winner of the $50,000 award Friday.

Stephen King May Anger NRA with His Latest Pro-Gun Control Essay

Author Stephan King made an unexpected charge into the national debate on gun violence on Friday with a passionate, angry essay pleading for reform.

Authors Jonathan Grotenstein and Storms Reback Talk About Poker and Fame in New Book 'Ship It Holla Ballas'

Authors Jonathan Grotenstein and Storms Reback's novel "Ship It Holla Ballas" follow two members of a Poker crew and their rise and fall.

Lawrence Wright's 'Going Clear' Looks Inside the World Of Scientology

In his new book, "Going Clear: Scientology, Hollywood and the Prison of Belief," author Lawrence Wright looks inside the world of Scientology and the life of its founder, L. Ron Hubbard, who died in 1986.

Fifty Shades Of Grey Casting: Mila Kunis Wants Lead Role In The Film

Mila Kunis is the latest celebrity to express her desire of wanted to play the role of Anastasia Steele in the film version of "Fifty Shades of Grey."

'Insane City' Author Dave Barry Talks Miami Weddings, Strippers and Drugs In Latest Novel

Author Dave Barry latest novel "Insane City" is all about strippers, drugs and a big Miami society wedding. Barry talks to Reuters about the novel, his writing style, drugs and animal right.

Robert Crais' New Novel 'Suspect' Is The Most Emotional Book He Has Ever Written

Robert Crais' new novel "Suspect" is all about military dog and it has helped him get over the loss of his pet.

Cissy Houston Promotes 'Remembering Whitney': There's no Book Written on How to be a Parent

As Cissy Houston, mother of Whitney Houston begins promoting her upcoming memoir "Remembering Whitney"; she reveals to People Magazine that she's always wondered if she could have saved her daughter.

New York's Grand Central Turns 100: Sam Roberts Writes Book as Tribute

As New York's Grand Central celebrates its 100th anniversary, New York Times reporter Sam Roberts writes a book as a tribute to the building.

James Franco Chooses James Ellroy's 'American Tabloid' For New Directorial Venture

Actor James Franco has chosen James Ellroy's "American Tabloid" for his new directorial venture, the actor revealed to MTV at the Sundance Film Festival.

George Saunders Talks Absurdism And Ventriloquism In 'Tenth Of December'

George Saunders has recently released his four series of short stories titled "Tenth of December" which deals with topics like absurdism and ventriloquism.

Stephen Kellert Tells the Story of Environment's Effect on Humans in New Book

Stephen Kellert's new book "Birthright: People and Nature in the Modern World" talks about creating a connection with nature to build "our existence".

Jaipur Literary Festival Organizers to Ban Salman Rushdie Supporters

Organizers of the Jaipur Literary Festival have been asked by a few conservative Muslim clerics to ban speakers that supported Salman Rushdie last in last year's event from speaking at the festival.

Author Adam Mansbach Talks About New Found Interest in Graffiti And Writing His New Novel on It

In an interview published by Reuters, author Adam Mansbach talks about graffiti, critics and how he incorporates magical elements into his novel.

Canadian author Zsuzsi Gartner Paints a Dark Picture of Vancouver in Book of Short Stories

"Better Living through Plastic Explosives," a book of short stories by Canadian author Zsuzsi Gartner brings to its readers a dark, satiric picture of Vancouver just a few years into the future.

Robert Jordan's "A Memory of Light" Remains On Top Position Of Best-Sellers List For The Second Week in A Row

Robert Jordan's novel "A Memory of Light" holds on to the No. 1 spot for the second week on Publishers Weekly's best-seller list which was released on Thursday.

Rereading Old Classics Made Him Learn New Lessons, Says Writer Kevin Smokler

Writer Kevin Smokler says that when he reread books that he was assigned to read in high school he learnt new lessons.

Sylvia Plath Kept Her Work 'The Bell Jar' A Secret From her Mother

A close friend of Sylvia Plath revealed that the author didn't want her book "The Bell Jar" to be published under her name till her mother was alive.

'The Heavy: A Mother, A Daughter, A Diet' Author Dara-Lynn Weiss Explains Putting Daughter On Diet

Dara-Lynn Weiss, author of memoir "The Heavy: A Mother, A Daughter, A Diet" explains her controversial decision of putting daughter on diet.

Tim Sullivan and Ray Fisman Say All Jobs Have a "Frustrating" Aspect

In their new novel Tim Sullivan and Ray Fisman discuss the fact that no matter how satisfying a job it, it would have one aspect that would be "frustrating."

British Science Fiction Awards an All-Men List Of Finalists

British Science Fiction awards 2012 revealed its list of finalist and all the contenders for the award are males.

German Publisher Condemned for Changing Phrases in Children's Book

German Publisher Thienemann was criticized for changing phrases in a children's book that were "obsolete and no longer politically correct"

Chef Maricel Presilla Blends Cuisine Cultures of The World In New Cook Book

Chef Maricel Presilla hopes to bring to food lovers a perfect blend of the diverse cuisine cultures of the world in her new cookbook "Gran Cocina Latina: The Food of Latin America."