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Author Matthew Bowman talks about 'the Mormon moment'Author Matthew Bowman talks about Mormonism, a faith that once stood apart, but may now host a US president among its ranks.
E-book readers are buying plenty – but not in bookstoresThe new study by Book Industry Study Group says e-book consumers are buying more books – both print and electronic – but they’re buying mostly online and via in-app purchasing.
PBS specials will explore Margaret Mitchell and Harper LeeThe Southern authors, each of whom wrote a classic American novel, will have their lives and influence explored in two episodes of PBS's 'American Masters.'
Berenstain Bears 'have helped so many children through so many challenges'Berenstain Bears co-creator Jan Berenstain has died at the age of 88.
Harry Potter e-books coming to schools, libraries around the worldPottermore has partnered with e-book company Overdrive to bring electronic versions of the 'Harry Potter' series to libraries and schools in five languages.
Oscars: A cartoon about the wonders of reading takes the prize'The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore,' a 14-minute cartoon about the joy of books, took the Best Animated Short Film Oscar.
Paramount Pictures sues to stop publication of 'Godfather' prequelThe prequel 'The Family Corleone' has been approved by the estate of original author Mario Puzo.
Encyclopedia of evil: a catalog of history's 100 worst atrocitiesLibrarian Matthew White discusses 'The Great Big Book of Horrible Things' and his desire to set the record straight.
A new book from J.K. Rowling – like "a followup to the Bible"?J.K. Rowling's next book – a novel for adults – will be published by Little, Brown, which is keeping mum as to the book's title, genre, and release date.
Author of a Sarah Palin tell-all is fined for publishing e-mails deemed confidentialFrank Bailey, author of 'Blind Allegiance to Sarah Palin,' paid his $11,900 fine after an activist protested his ability to publish the e-mails.
Amazon takes a company's e-books out of stores after disagreementWhen the Independent Publishers Group couldn't come to terms with Amazon, the bookselling giant took 5,000 IPG titles out of their Kindle e-book store.
In an age of Kindles, Harcourt Bindery sticks to tried-and-true book methodsThe Charlestown, Mass., bindery still makes books by hand, using a 19th-century production model.
Anthony Shadid's memoir will be released earlyLate New York Times reporter Anthony Shadid's book was originally planned for a March 27 release date but its publication has now been moved up.
'The Hunger Games' stars will tour America's mallsThe stars of 'The Hunger Games' will appear for Q&A sessions at malls in Los Angeles, Seattle, and other areas.
Stephen Colbert will release a new book – but this one is for kidsTV host Stephen Colbert has written a children's book about a flag pole trying to find out who it really is.
Barnes & Noble: on the offensive with a $199 Nook TabletThe price and specifications of the new Nook Tablet put it in direct competition with Amazon's Kindle Fire tablet device.
Astronaut Mark Kelly has written a children's bookMark Kelly, husband of former US Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, will release his children's book about a mouse in space this fall.
Presidents Day: our best presidents are as close as the nearest biographyWith biographies like Carl Sandburg's 'Lincoln,' Americans can learn about past presidents on any day of the year.
Portugal plays each side against the other in World War IINeill Lochery's new book "Lisbon" chronicles Portugal's pivotal role in World War II.
Amanda Knox signs book dealKnox, who had her murder conviction overturned in October, will publish a memoir through HarperCollins.
