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VaticanJournalist John Thavis' Book Release Collides with Pope's Resignation

Vatican journalist John Thavis' book "The Vatican Diaries" which is about to be published is predicted to get a lot of publicity with the Pope's resignation.

Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg's sister, Randi Zuckerberg signs a book deal with publishers HaperCollins

Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg's Sister Signs Book Deal

Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg's sister, Randi Zuckerberg signs a book deal with publishers HaperCollins, the publishing house announced Thursday.

UK Readers Don't Have Time To Read For Pleasure, Survey Finds

UK Readers Don't Have Time To Read For Pleasure, Survey Finds

According to a new survey, it has been discovered that most UK adult readers seldom pick up a book that they would want to read for pleasure.

DC Comics Criticized For Decision to Let Anti-Gay Writer Write New Superman Series

DC Comics Criticized For Hiring Anti Gay Writer to Pen Superman Series

DC Comics has received heavy criticism for their decision to have anti-gay writer Orson Scott Card write the new "Superman" series

Robert Bly Wins Frost Medal from Poetry Society of America

Robert Bly Wins Frost Medal from Poetry Society of America

Robert Bly has been announced to be this year's recipient of the "Frost Medal" awarded by the Poetry Society of America for "distinguished lifetime achievement in poetry."

In the House of the Interpreter

Kenyan Author Ngugi Shares Traumatic Life Details in New Book

Kenyan writer and professor Ngugi wa Thiong'o believes in never giving in to defeat and that's what his new book "In the House of the Interpreter" is all about.

The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt Tops New York Times' Bestseller List Yet Again

Donna Tartt To Publish New Novel In October After 11 Years

Author Donna Tartt returns to writing after 11 years with her latest novel slated to be published this October.

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Amazon Shares Rise as More Customers Opt for Its Kindle E-book Reader

Amazon shares rose by 4% when an analyst noted that more customers were opting for Amazon's Kindle E-Book reader.

John Borling Publishes Book Of Poems That He Compiled In Prison

John Borling Publishes Book Of Poems He Compiled In Prison

Retired Air Force Maj. Gen. John Borling has released a book of poems titled "Taps on the Walls: Poems from the Hanoi Hilton" which contains poems that he compiled and memorized during his 6 years in prison.

Hatchet Job of the Year Award

Camilla Long Wins Hatchet Job of the Year Award

Camilla Long took home this year's "Hatchet Job of the Year Award" for her review of Rachel Cusk's memoir of her divorce, "Aftermath"

Chef and Author Deb Perelman Says There are No bad Cooks, Just Bad Recipes

Cook and Author Deb Perelman Says There are No bad Cooks, Just Bad Recipes

"The Smitten Kitchen Cookbook" author Deb Perelman believes that a good recipe should be able to guide a first time cook in such a way that the dish turns out perfect. The home-cook and author speaks to Reuters about publishing her book, a good recipe and how she learnt to cook.

Frank Lampard Signs Deal to Write 5 Novels for Children

Frank Lampard Signs Deal to Write 5 Novels for Children

English Footballer Frank Lampard has signed a deal with publisher Little, Brown Books for Young Readers and will be writing five novels for children aged five and above.

Charlie LeDuff

Charlie LeDuff Returns To Detroit and Questions The Changed City in New Novel

Charlie LeDuff returned to his hometown Detroit after 20 years and finds everything different. He questions this "difference" in his new novel "Detroit: An American Autopsy."

Nicholas Hoult Bags Lead Role in Movie Adaptation of Sebastian Faulks' 'Birdsong'

Nicholas Hoult Bags Lead Role in Movie Adaptation of Sebastian Faulks' 'Birdsong'

Nicholas Hoult has bagged the lead role in the movie adaptation of Sebastian Faulks' 1993 novel "Birdsong."

Amanda Knox Publishing Book and Opens Up About Murder Trial in April

Amanda Knox Book Out in April, ABC Bags First Interview

Amanda Knox, a US student who was accused and then cleared of charges for murder will talk about the trial for the first time the day her new book is being released.

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