Staff Reporter
Dr. Seuss as War Cartoonist
Dr. Seuss penned editorial cartoons about the second world war. If you really know his work and have delved into the meaning behind his seminal books such as "The New Democracy" or even "Green Eggs and Ham", it's probably unsurprising to know that Dr.
Leo Dillon, Children's Book Illustrator Dies at 79
Legendary Children's Book Illustrator Dies at 79. Famed children's book illustrator Leo Dillon died on May 26 at a Long Island, N. Y. hospital.
First-edition Book of Mormon Stolen from Arizona Bookstore
Sacred Mormon text is stolen over Memorial Holiday A first-edition Book of Mormon, which could be valued at $100,000 or more has been reported stolen from an Arizona bookstore.
New LGBT Anthology for Young Readers
Anthology tries to provide solace to LGBT youth. Knowing you can and will survive a rough patch is sometimes the best way to triumph during a difficult time.
"My Big Fat Greek Wedding" Actress Writing About Adoption
Nia Vardalos will be coming out with a book on adoption next year. During a 2009 interview with Parade magazine, Nia Vardalos the writer and lead actress behind the blockbuster movie, "My Big Fat Greek Wedding," said, "you have to know true sadness to know happiness.
The Book of Daniel Might Make You Skinnier
"The Daniel Plan," a diet taken from the bible is drawing many fans. Rick Warren, the author of the religious self-help book "The Purpose Driven Life" galvanized the parishioners at his mega-church in California to lose weight by following the diet of Daniel in the Bible.
"The Devil Wears Prada" Sequel in the Works
Lauren Weisberger, author of "The Devil Wears Prada" has just signed with Simon & Schuster to pen a sequel.
Madeline Miller's "The Song of Achilles" wins Orange Prize for Fiction
Madeline Miller wins last orange prize for her debut novel. Orange, a telecommunications company and the award's sponsor, will cease to sponsor the award.
Stephen King Coming Out with a Print Book
Stephen King eschews digital for print with next book. Amongst writers, Stephen King was one of the early adopters of ebooks when in 2000 his book "Riding the Bullet" was digitally published.
Kickstarter Campaign Launched for "Fat Kid Rules the World"
Filmmakers turn to Kickstarter for film adaptation of "Fat Kid Rules the World." We love stories about underdogs. We think most people with a heart enjoy seeing a character who is down and out become a winner.
Canada by Richard Ford
A new book by Richard Ford is all the rage. The world is abuzz with news on Canada. Everywhere you turn, it's Canada, Canada. But we're not talking about the country north of the U.
Possible Shut Down for NYC Libraries
Mayor Bloomberg proposing massive cuts to the lifeline of New York City libraries. Sad, sad, sad news. We really don't want to be the bearers of terrible news but we swear there is a dim light at the end of this tunnel of budget cuts to New York's library system so please read this post in its entirety.
HBO's Hemingway & Gellhorn Tells Story of Famous Literary Couple
The movie is based on the marriage of the writer Ernest Hemingway and the journalist Martha Gellhorn.
Book Talk: Author of "I Am Forbidden" Explores Jewish Sect She Left
Like the characters of her book, Anouk Markovits author if "I Am Forbidden" grew up inside the strict Satmar Hasidic Jewish sect, where reading novels was frowned upon and she was expected to wed in an arranged marriage at a young age.
NPR's List of 15 Summer Reads From Indie Booksellers
NPR's summer book list has something for everyone. Are you still stuck on what to read for the summer? Books can be hit or miss and we'd like to help you get more of the hits so come September when someone asks you what you did this summer, you can boast about all the good books you read.
Walter Cronkite Biography Depicts Former CBS Evening News Anchor In Controversial Light
Most American's have an untarnished image of the legendary reporter but a posthumous biography on Cronkite attempts to share details that just might shed a different light on his legacy.
'Fox Mole" who was a producer for Bill O'Reilly Lands Book Deal: Money For Nothing?
Joe Muto, the former Fox News employee who sought to publicly scorn his then-employer under the short-lived guise of online anonymity, has landed the inevitable book deal.
Memoir of Saddam Hussein May Be Out Soon
Saddam Hussein's eldest daughter wants to publish the memoir he wrote in the last years of his life.
Secrets to Self Publishing
"7 Secrets of Successful Self Published Authors" published by the senior vice president of leading self-publishing company
New Book: Why You're Not Married Yet
Popular writer and blogger Tracy McMillan releases new book on dating towards marriage. Perhaps on the heels of the success of dating advice books such as "He's Just Not That Into You" and "Think Like a Man, Tracy McMillan a writer for Mad Men and the most read blog post on Huffington Post ever, has written a book for all the single ladies looking to get married.
Content of Newly Discovered Book by KFC Founder to be on Chain's Facebook Page
Autobiography of KFC Founder Colonel Harland Sanders discovered after 40 years and now available on Facebook.
Mitt Romney's Book Choice Answers Questions
Mitt Romney is reading controversial book "The Next 100 Years" While it still doesn't give a definitive answer on Mitt Romney's foreign policy position, a new revelation of his reading choice might give voters some answers.
Michelle Obama Writes First Book On Gardening
Michele Obama writes her first book on gardening to promote health eating amongst children. Michelle Obama is making the media rounds this week to promote a new book on her White House gardening experiences.
Obama Divorce Story Resurfaces In New Book, Biography Claims Michelle Planned To Divorce Barack
The biography, entitled "The Amateur: Barack Obama in the White House" by Edward Klein, hit bookstores on Tuesday. In the book, Klein writes that Michelle wanted to divorce her husband just eight years into the marriage after he did not follow her advice regarding Bobby Rush. According to Klein, she advised Barack Obama not to run against Democratic congressman incumbent Bobby Rush for Rush's Chicago House of Representatives seat in 2000, which he did anyway, despite her advice, and lost by 2...
Goldman Sachs Whistle-blower Greg Smith Seeking Book Deal
A former Goldman Sachs executive director and head of the company's U.S. equity-derivatives business in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, Smith has presented a book proposal to major publishers in New York, the Times reported Saturday.
Jose Baez Book: Casey Anthony Lawyer To Write About Trial Experiences
Jose Baez, the lawyer who led the defense team in Casey Anthony's murder trial, is coming out with a book that dishes on his experiences.
Prince William Biographer Hints at Infidelity Fears, Claims Princess Diana had "Violent" Mood Swings
"Prince William: The Man Who Will Be King," by British author and journalist Penny Junor, will be published in the U.S. by Pegasus Books and is scheduled for a June 5 release. The book was already released in the UK earlier this month under the title "Prince William: Born To Be King," and it has outraged fans of the royal family for its salacious, suggestive claims.
Detroit and New York Bookstore win National Award
Two bookstores won the prestegious Pannell Award for fostering a love for reading in their communities
Kanye West and Jay-Z inspired bookworm video
A must see book lovers anthem A while back before we launched Books & Review, we saw a video that just about changed our lives. Falling in love with this video even had some of our staff take desperate measures in order to up their reading quotient.
Summer Reading List
With Memorial Day around the corner and the christening of summer, we have to start our summer reading list. We offer some suggestions here.
Latest News
2
3
4
© Copyright 2025 Books & Review. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without permission is prohibited.
