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Mark Twain's more humble beginnings as a writerStories written by Twain when he was a 29-year-old journalist in San Francisco are the product of a man still unsure of his calling. .
'The Office' actor Rainn Wilson's book will be published this NovemberWilson's work will be titled 'The Bassoon King.' The actor is currently starring on the Fox series 'Backstrom.'
'A God in Ruins,' Kate Atkinson's 'Life After Life' follow-up, receives mostly positive reviews'God' centers on 'Life' protagonist Ursula's brother Teddy, a World War II veteran. Atkinson's 'Life' was highly acclaimed.
Mindy Kaling announces release date for new book of essaysKaling's book 'Why Not Me?' will be released this September.
Will Indigo change the future of bookselling?Canadian bookstore giant Indigo hopes to expand into the US. But its stores will be like no other bookstore in the US: part bookstore, part 'cultural department store.'
YA book 'An Ember in the Ashes' draws buzzMany critics are praising the novel by writer Sabaa Tahir, which centers on people living in a Rome-like fantasy world.
Sara Gruen's 'At the Water's Edge' sells well despite mixed reviewsThe book by the 'Water for Elephants' writer has held steady on bestseller lists, though some critics gave the book negative reviews.
Independent Bookstore Day was a success for manyInspired by 2014's California Bookstore Day, the first Independent Bookstore Day was held on May 2. Many stores reported an increase in sales.
J.K. Rowling apologizes on the Battle of Hogwarts anniversaryAs the fictional anniversary of a 'Harry Potter' battle was celebrated, Rowling took to social media to apologize to fans for killing off a beloved character. More may be coming. 'I thought I might apologise for one death per anniversary,' the author wrote.
Are e-books an answer to inner-city problems?Obama announced a plan to give low-income children access to 10,000 e-books, part of a larger strategy to lift inner city communities by improving educational opportunities for kids.
What were Obama's favorite childhood books?On a recent visit to a Washington library, Obama told students that he doesn't have much time for 'fun' reading these days. But he also eagerly shared the titles that he enjoyed as a boy.
Surprise announcement, protest keep Charlie Hebdo in the headlinesCharlie Hebdo cartoonist Renald Luzier says he will no longer draw the Prophet Muhammad, even as more than two dozen writers unite to protest a PEN award for the controversial magazine.
Why Russia is calling a book by a Holocaust survivor 'Nazi propaganda'In preparation for Russia's Victory Day celebration, to be held May 9 to commemorate the Soviet Union's defeat of Nazi Germany, the country is cracking down on anything displaying the Nazi swastika – including the cover of Pulitzer Prize-winning graphic novel 'Maus.'
Independent Bookstore Day will be held all over the country in MayAfter the success of the 2014 California Bookstore Day, bookstores all over the country will be taking part in Independent Bookstore Day on May 2.
Can anything challenge 'The Girl on the Train' as the breakout book of 2015?We're not even halfway through the year, so there's plenty of time for another book to become a success, but 'Train' continues to dominate bestseller lists months after its publication.
Jane Smiley's 'Early Warning' continues her family trilogy'Early Warning' is the second in Smiley's planned series about a family living in America during the 20th century and is a sequel to her critically acclaimed book 'Some Luck.'
'Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell': A trailer for the TV adaptation is hereFormer Monitor critic Ron Charles called 'Jonathan' 'thoroughly enchanting.' The TV version will star 'Ray Donovan' actor Eddie Marsan and Bertie Carvel, who starred in the Broadway production of 'Matilda.'
'Far From the Madding Crowd' is adapted as a movieThomas Hardy's novel is being adapted as a movie starring Carey Mulligan and Michael Sheen. The new film will be released in the US on May 1.
Hitler parody 'Look Who's Back' comes to the USFollowing the book's European publication, some questioned whether a novel placing Hitler in a contemporary setting was offensive while others praised its satirical tone. Now 'Look Who's Back' by Timur Vermes is arriving in America.
Accio Books!: Harry Potter Alliance hopes to get thousands of books to those who need themThe goal for organization's Accio Books! campaign is to get 60,000 books donated.
