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Going Clear: Scientology, Hollywood and the Prison of Belief

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

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

'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 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.

Whitney Houston

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

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

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' Tenth Of December

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 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".

Author Salman Rushdie

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.

Adam Mansbach

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.

Better Living through Plastic Explosives

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.

A Memory of Light

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.

 Kevin Smokler

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.

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