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- Apple will fight the DOJ
Apple wants the anti-trust case filed against it by the DOJ to be decided 'on the merits.'
- What Günter Grass must say about Israel
Günter Grass’s poem 'What Must Be Said' is many things, but it is not a blanket denunciation of Israel.
- 'Three Cups of Tea' author Greg Mortenson battles a civil lawsuit
Are readers who bought 'Three Cups of Tea' entitled to compensation?
- Pippa Middleton book scheduled for an October release
A book by Pippa Middleton, reportedly titled 'Celebrate,' will include party-planning tips.
- Book world expresses disappointment, outrage over Pulitzer snub
Pulitzer juror Susan Larson said she and the rest of the fiction jury are 'shocked … angry … and very disappointed' that the Pulitzer board elected not to choose a 2012 fiction winner.
- What sank the Titanic?
The Titanic was in 'a killing zone of nature,' says author Timothy Maltin.
- Vatican, Bodleian Libraries will publish millions of ancient texts online
Works that will be available for perusal will include Gutenberg's Bible, believed to be the first text ever printed.
- J.K. Rowling's novel for adults gets a title and plot summary
'The Casual Vacancy' by J.K. Rowling will center on an election for a parish council seat.
- Kids' book parody gets a squeaky-clean version
Adam Mansbach's picture book 'Go the F--- To Sleep' is now available in a kid-friendly version called 'Seriously, Go To Sleep.'
- The Wizarding World of Harry Potter: dispatches from a diehard fan
The Harry Potter theme park in Orlando, Fla., more than lived up to its hype for this fan.
- Figment lets young writers share and critique work
Figment is a website that gives teenagers and young adults a forum for posting their work and giving advice to others.
- 'Delirium' author Lauren Oliver will pen a book for adults
Lauren Oliver's new book 'Rooms' will be released in 2014.
- 10 most challenged books on the American Library Association's 2011 list
The 'ttyl' series by Lauren Myracle and 'The Color of Earth' by Kim Dong Hwa top the 2011 rankings of most challenged books.
- Bad news for independent bookstores: Is Google becoming 'another Amazon'?
Google will end its Google eBooks reseller program which allowed independent bookstores to sell e-books through Google's platform.
- Greg Mortenson must pay $1 million to charity
A Montana Attorney General’s office investigation found significant mismanagement of funds by 'Three Cups of Tea' author Greg Mortenson.
- E-book revolution: We're reading more than ever
A study by the Pew Internet Project finds that consumers who use e-readers are buying more books.
- Is Ann Patchett the female Jonathan Franzen?
In some respects, Jonathan Franzen and Ann Patchett seem separated at birth – except for all the ways in which they are polar opposites.
- Pottermore gives users a sneak peek
A new video offers Harry Potter fans a glimpse of the books and activities – the chance to be "Sorted" into a house or to duel with other users – that will be enjoyed on official Harry Potter website "Pottemore."
- 'Island of Vice' author Richard Zacks on Teddy Roosevelt's crusade to clean up NYC
Richard Zacks talks about the remarkable Teddy Roosevelt and his failed attempt to take the vice out of New York City.
- Amazon hears from hometown critics
A four-part series in the Seattle Times charges Amazon with aggressive business practices and a lack of philanthropy.