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John Steinbeck's Nobel Prize Win Controversy Reopened By Swedish Academy
John Steinbeck's Nobel Prize Win created quite a controversy and now the issue is being reopened by The Swedish Academy, reports The Guardian.
Formerly Banned Sex Manual At Edinburgh Auction House
An edition of Aristotle's "Compleat Master-Piece" which was banned in the 18th century will now auctioned for sale at Edinburgh auction house Lyon and Turnbull.
Fifty Shades Of Grey Casting: Krysten Ritter New Contender For Lead Actress Role
Krysten Ritter is the latest contender who is reported gunning for the lead role in the movie adaptation of E.L. James' "Fifty Shades Of Grey."
World celebrates 'The Hobbit' author J.R.R. Tolkien's 121st Birth Anniversary
January 3 marks the 121st birth anniversary of author of "The Hobbit", J.R.R. Tolkien. People around the world celebrate as the novel which has now become a movie has been named the Blockbuster of 2012.
Amazon Kindle Fire Devices Most Preferred and Purchased Device During Holiday Sales
According to research firm Gfk, Amazon's Kindle Fire Devices were the most purchased device during this year's holiday sales.
Amazon Offers $50 Student Discount On Their 8.9 Kindle Fire HD
After hefty festive discounts, Amazon is now offering a $50 discount on their 8.9 Kindle Fire HD for students that are Amazon Student Prime members.
Reader's Choice for Top 10 Fantasy and Science-fiction Literary Opening Lines Is fromThe Hobbit
According to a survey conducted by online portal Geekdad, readers have voted the opening lines of "The Hobbit" to be the top among the 10 best opening lines of Fantasy and Science-fiction Literary works of 2012.
Women Win All Five Categories at The Costa awards 2012 For The First Time
Women power prevailed at the Costa awards 2012 with women winning all the five categories at the awards. Mary Talbot's "Dotter of Her Father's Eyes", a graphic biography took home the award in the biography section.
Fifty Shades of Grey Doesn't Work For Men Says Crime author Peter James
According to Crime author Peter James, while E.L. James' novel "Fifty Shades of Grey" is a really good book, it doesn't work for men.
Education Publisher Pearson Invests $89.5 Million In Barnes & Noble's Nook and E-Book Division
Education Publisher Pearson has invested a whopping $89.5 Million In Barnes & Noble's Nook and E-Book Division in order for it to cater to the education market.
'Too Bright to Hear Too Loud to See' Is Not All Fiction, Says Author
While author Juliann Garey's latest 'Too Bright to Hear Too Loud to See' novel has been called a work of fiction, the author clarifies that not everything about the novel is fiction
Amazon Tops Customer Satisfaction Survey For Eighth Year In A Row: Apple Moves Out Of Top 5
An online retailer study by Foresee has reported that while Amazon continues to top the list for customer satisfaction for the eighth year in a row, Apple did not make it to the top 5 slots this year.
Resident Elizabeth Page Gretz Writes Guide Book To Naperville
Resident Elizabeth Page Gretz has written a guide book on Naperville that could be a Bible for people visiting the place for the first time.
NASA Releases ebooks on Hubble and Webb Space Telescopes
NASA has announced the release of two new and free e-books that are about the Hubble Space Telescope and its not-yet-launched successor.
Ebooks Taking Over Traditional Books, New US Survey Suggests
A new survey conducted in the US shows evidence that the digital ebooks are rapidly taking over the traditional books as more tech savvy people prefer having their books digitalized.
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