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Robert Jordan's novel "A Memory of Light" Tops Publishers Weekly's Bestseller List

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

John Mackey Talks New Book And Thinks Obamacare is 'Fascism'

Founder and co-CEO of Whole Foods John Mackey sits down with Morning Edition host Steve Inskeep to discuss his co-authored book "Conscious Capitalism."

Marjorie Senechal Talks About Novel on Dorothy Wrinch Calling Her A Beautiful Vision

Author Marjorie Senechal sits down to chat with Jacki Lyden, host of weekends on All Things Considered, to talk about her book, I Died for Beauty: Dorothy Wrinch and the Cultures of Science.

Tenth Book Of 'Captain Underpants' Series Released: Parents Complain About Misleading Kids

The tenth book of the "Captain Underpants" series has been released. The author Dav Pilkey says the "Captain" character in the book portrays a lot of what he is in real life while parents complain that the book doesn't set the right example for kids

Library Crisis in UK To Worsen in 2013

The library crisis in UK is expected to worsen in 2013 with public libraries undergoing more cuts, experts predict.

Anne Hathaway To Star In Movie Adaptation of Shakespeare's 'Taming of the Shrew'?

Recent reports have it that Anne Hathaway might play the lead role in the movie adaptation of William Shakespeare's "Taming of the Shrew"

'Da Vinci Code' Author Dan Brown To Release New Novel "Inferno" in May

"Da Vinci Code" Author Dan Brown's publisher Doubleday announced Tuesday that the author will be releasing his new novel May 14.

Author Philip Roth Is Enjoying Retirement: Doesn't Want To Write Another Book

Author Philip Roth says he's enjoying retirement and hopes that he won't find inspiration to write another book.

McChrystal Shares His Life Changing Experiences On His 'Share Of The Task'

Gen. Stanley McChrystal talks about how the article on "The Rolling Stones" changed his life and takes responsibility for his actions in his memoir "Share of The Task"

Sharon Olds Wins TS Eliot Poetry Prize

Sharon Olds was announced the winner of the TS Eliot Poetry Prize for her series of poems that addressed the issue of divorce and the pain that comes with it along with the slow journey to recovery.

Justice Sonia Sotomayor Writes Novel On Her Life

Justice Sonia Sotomayor opens up about troubled family relationships, the chronic disease, and her failed marriage that was instrumental for her rise from a housing project in the Bronx to a judge in America's Supreme Court.

Christian Ward's Poem 'The Deer at Exmoor' Plagiarized From Helen Mort's Deer: Poet Apologizes

Christian Ward's poem "The Deer at Exmoor" which recently won the Exmoor Society's Hope Bourne poetry prize was found to be a near identical copy of Helen Mort's "Deer" with only a few words changed.

Not Getting Urbanization Right Could Lead To Biggest Migration In China, Writes Tom Miller

In his book "China's Urban Billion", Tom Miller warns that if China doesn't tackle its urbanization problems in the correct manner, it may witness the highest number of migration, the land has ever seen.

Father's Death Leads David Goldhill To Tackle Health Care From A Business Point Of View In His New Novel

After his father's death, author David Goldhill decided on tackling the subject of health care in his new novel "Catastrophic Care: How American Health Care Killed My Father and How We Can Fix it."

NBA Star Amar'e Stoudemire Hopes To Inspire Young Readers With Novel 'Slam Dunk'

NBA Star captain of the New York Knicks Amar'e Stoudemire hopes to inspire young adults with his recently launched novel, "Slam Dunk."

Life of Walter Tull To Be Staged In Theatres After Success Of Michael Morpurgo's 'Walter Tull's Scrapbook'

The life of Walter Tull, a forgotten tale of the First World War, brought to the forefront in Michael Morpurgo's 'Walter Tull's Scrapbook, will now be staged in theaters as a play.

Robert Burns' Long Lost Manuscripts Discovered By Researcher

A few of Robert Burns' manuscripts that were thought to be long along with letters from his loved ones has been rediscovered by a researcher.

Barnes & Noble Offers Educators Additional Discounts During Educator Appreciation Days

Barnes & Noble has announced special discount for educators during Educator Appreciation Days that is from January 12 - January 20, 2013.

Fifty Shades Of Grey Casting: Henry Cavill To Play Lead Role?

A recent tweet by film producer Dana Brunetti suggested indirectly that Henry Cavill may be the top contender to be asked in 'Fifty Shades Of Grey."

'Arctic Dreams and Of Wolves and Men' Author Barry Lopez Reveals Being Sexual Abused During Childhood

In an essay article published in Harper's Bazaar, author Barry Lopez reveals the gruesome truth of being sexually abused when he was 7 years old.

Blue Peter Book Award: Three Novels and Three Non-Fiction Books Battle it Out

Authors of three novels and three non-fiction books have been shortlisted for potential winners of the Blue Peter Book Award 2013.

Gillian Flynn's Novel "Gone Girl" Takes Top Position On Bestsellers List

Gillian Flynn's novel "Gone Girl"," took on No. 1 spot for the first week on Publishers Weekly's best-seller list which was released on Thursday.

Author Joe Simpson Dumps Random House Due To "Bullying" Issues

Author Joe Simpson revealed that he has done away with Random House after they tried to "bully" him to agreeing to settle for 25% royalties.

Fifty Shades Of Grey To Be Published In Hardcover

E.L James erotic novel "Fifty Shades Of Grey" will now be published in hardcover by Doubleday publishers and will be released just before Valentine's Day.

Richard Blanco Chosen To be President Obama's Inaugural Poet

Poet Richard Blanco has been chosen to be President Barack Obama's inaugural poet for the year 2013 joining the likes of noted poets Robert Frost and Maya Angelou.

Jennifer Bergstrom Named Head of Simon & Schuster's Imprint Gallery Books

Gallery Publishing Group's President and Publisher Louise Burke announced that Jennifer Bergstrom is now the Vice-President of the Simon & Schuster's Imprint.

Man Booker Prize Rivalries Jeet Thayil and Tan Twan Eng Clash Again For Man Asian Literary Prize

Jeet Thayil and Tan Twan Eng who were up against each other for the Man Booker Prize, clash yet again as both of them get shortlisted for the Man Asian Literary Prize.

McDonalds To Give Children's Books With Happy Meals: Coming Up With New Book Offers

McDonalds announced Wednesday that along with its happy meal, it will be distributing 15 million Children's books over the next two years.

Amazon Prime Goes In Canada: E-book Lending And Instant Video Remains Exclusive To U.S

Amazon announced that Amazon Prime is now available in Canada for an annual fee of CAD $79.00 that offers a subscriber free two-days shipping and one-day shipping at $3.99 per item.