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Carrie Brownstein 'Hunger Makes Me a Modern Girl' Star-Studded Book Tour Includes Amy Poehler, Questlove & More

"Portlandia" star Carrie Brownstein is going on a month-long book tour for her upcoming memoir "Hunger Makes Me a Modern Girl." But this isn't just any book tour. The musician-writer has invited a flurry of stars to join her at her every stop.

Jimmy Carter Biographies Now in the Works! Get to Know the Former US President More

Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States, is the subject of two biographies currently in the works. According to New York Times, Pulitzer Prize winner Kai Bird, whose core expertise is on writing political profiles, has inked a deal with Crown Publishing Book to write the former president's biography. The second Jimmy Carter biography will come from Jonathan Alter.

Reading Addiction? 5 Signs That Scream Your Love for Books

Reading can be an addiction and there are lots of ways to know if books have become your obsession. Spending hours checking out titles and sometimes smelling the pages is just one. Another is your adamant stance to put reading first before social activities. Being member of multiple book clubs too.

'Game of Thrones' Book 6 'Winds of Winter' Release Date: Biggest Spoiler Theories to Watch Out For [Rumors]

With "Winds of Winter" still not finished, fans have no book to latch on when it comes to figuring out what's next for the people of Westeros and beyond. This is why a lot of theories about the certain mysteries in the books are in the wild.

5 Favorite Print Characters Born on TV & Film

Here are five comic book characters who were not born from comic books, but from TV series and films.

'Star Trek' Legend Leonard Nimoy to Be Remembered in William Shatner's Tribute Book

Leonard Nimoy's death broke the hearts of millions and his friends and fans' undying devotion lead them to pay tribute to the "Star Trek" legend in any way they can. For his co-star William Shatner, immortalizing Nimoy's legacy in a book will be the ultimate homage.

'Z For Zachariah' Movie Review: How Robert C. O'Brien's Book Differs From the Film Adaptation

"Z for Zachariah" recently made its way into the big screen. But it wasn't as loyal to its source material written by Robert C. O'Brien back in 1974. While the post-apocalyptic thriller film had nods to certain elements in the book, the differences certainly dominate.

Authors' Corner: Names Who Passed Away on August 2015

Even authors come and go, but their legacies live through literature.

'The Day of the Jackal' Author Frederick Forsyth Opens Up About Past Spy Duties for the MI6

The British author did other interesting stuff other than writing.

Oxford Dictionary Adds 1000 New Words Online! 'Awesomesauce', 'Manspreading' & More Defined

Among the more than 1000 new words are a myriad of colloquial words that have become official terms with known definitions.

Oliver Sacks Dead at 82: The 'Awakenings' Author & 'Poet Laureate of Medicine' Remembered

The esteemed British neurologist and medicine writer has succumbed to cancer yesterday.

September 2015 Fresh Title Releases: Top 5 Books to Watch Out For

Here are top five must-read books coming this September. These fresh titles are filled with action, thriller and fantasy.

Jennifer Lawrence Reading List: 5 Books the 'Mockingjay Part 2' Star Loves

Jennifer Lawrence is fond of a lot of things — charities, junk food and all around positivity. But fans of the actress, especially bookworms who have read "The Hunger Games" trilogy, whose movie retellings she star in, would also love to know she has major love for books too.

Grégoire Delacourt’s 'The First Thing You See' Scarlet Johansson Wanted Banned Will be Published in the UK

A French love story Scarlett Johansson fought to ban is on its way to the U.K. bookshelves. Written by Grégoire Delacourt, the bestselling novel "The First Thing You See" was, according to the author via The Independent, a "declaration of love" for the star.

'Ulysses' Author James Joyce's 'Extremely Rare' Handwritten Letters Auctioned

A couple of letters written by Irish novelist James Joyce were sold 10 times their guide price in an auction in Boston. These letters are handwritten and they certainly aren't something one would come across every day.

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