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- 'Awesome [Stuff] my Drill Sergeant Said' offers boot camp wisdom and humor
Author and soldier Dan Caddy aims to bring basic training stories to civilians even as he gives soldiers and vets a way to connect.
- 5 stunning facts about American justice in Jon Krakauer's ‘Missoula’
Jon Krakauer’s best-selling exposé sheds light on rape in the United States.
- Cokie Roberts highlights the Civil War-era women who held the nation together
Cokie Robert's new book 'Capital Dames' unearths the important and unique role of women during the US Civil War.
- #FiftyShades: E.L. James' latest book: How authors keep their franchises fresh
#FiftyShades: 'Fifty Shades of Grey' writer E.L. James recently announced she's releasing a new version of 'Fifty Shades of Grey' that will be told from character Christian's point of view. Some authors choose to focus on different characters for new books, while others opt for all-new characters and a different time period.
- What do bin Laden's books say about him?
Recently declassified documents and books seized at the compound where Osama bin Laden was killed in 2011 may offer a window on the terrorist leader's interests.
- Luz, the Charlie Hebdo cartoonist: Why he's leaving
Luz, the Charlie Hebdo cartoonist, is coming under increasing fire for the magazine's provocative content.
- Does writing a memoir help an author to heal?
Three writers share their thoughts and concerns about sharing deeply personal secrets in a memoir.
- What are the world's most unusual libraries?
'Improbable Libraries,' by Alex Johnson, chronicles the lengths to which librarians the world over will go to serve their communities.
- 'Paper Towns' trailer shows more of the YA movie adaptation
'Towns' is by John Green, the writer behind the hit movie 'The Fault in Our Stars.'
- Randall Munroe's upcoming book 'Thing Explainer' is already a bestseller
'Explainer,' the upcoming book by 'What If?' writer Munroe, is already near the top of bestseller lists despite not being published until November.
- War diaries by 'Pippi Longstocking' author finally see the light of day
The family of Swedish author Astrid Lindgren has decided to publish the diaries she kept reflecting life in Sweden during World War II.
- Will Eddie Redmayne star in 'Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them'?
The 'Theory of Everything' actor has reportedly been offered the role of protagonist Newt Scamander. 'Harry Potter' author J.K. Rowling is writing the screenplay for the movie, which is set in the world of 'Potter.'
- Amazon creates a YA book club
The first title selected for the group is 'I'll Give You the Sun' by Jandy Nelson.
- Dana Perino's 'And the Good News Is...' becomes a top seller
Former press secretary Perino's memoir is currently near the top of multiple bestseller lists. It was released this past April.
- 'The Last Bookaneer' is a celebration of the written word
Matthew Pearl's latest novel is receiving many positive reviews, with critics praising the adventure tale about the race to steal a manuscript.
- 'The Heir' Barnes & Noble exclusive edition continues program success
'Heir' is the next book in Kiera Cass's young adult 'Selection' series.
- 'Brave New World' is reportedly coming to TV network Syfy
Syfy is also the home of the upcoming adaptation of Lev Grossman's critically acclaimed novel 'The Magicians.'
- 'Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell' gets air date, 'The Magicians' receives series order
Two acclaimed fantasy novels are getting closer to your TV screen – 'Jonathan' will air on the BBC this month and on BBC America in June, while an adaptation of Lev Grossman's 'The Magicians' received a series order from network Syfy.
- David McCullough's 'The Wright Brothers' sells well, gets positive reviews
'The Wright Brothers' looks like another hit for the 'John Adams' and 'Truman' author. The book was released on May 5.
- Little Free Library book highlights the growing project
A book by Margret Aldrich includes photos of the take-a-book-leave-a-book structures and interviews with those who created them.