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- 'Go Set a Watchman': Here's the book cover
Harper Lee's book 'Watchman' reportedly centers on an adult version of the 'Mockingbird' character Scout and will be released this July.
- Elvis Costello will reportedly release a memoir this fall
Costello's book will be titled 'Unfaithful Music & Disappearing Ink' and will be published by Penguin.
- 'Little Women': Is a remake happening?
Sony Pictures has brought on writer, director, and actress Sarah Polley to adapt Louisa May Alcott's book for a new screen version.
- James Patterson does it again: more school library donations
Patterson originally announced that he would be donating $1.25 million to school libraries but now he's increasing the amount to $1.5 million. 'I’m blown away by the number of parents and teachers who have shared the urgent needs of their community’s school library,” the author said in a statement. 'It’s clear that our school libraries require critical help.'
- A new memoir from Julie Andrews expected in fall 2017
The new memoir by Julie Andrews will reportedly cover the time period in which she starred in such films as 'The Sound of Music,' 'Mary Poppins,' and 'Victor/Victoria.'
- Could the Transcontinental Texting Book Club work for you?
I was surprised to discover how satisfying a two-person phone-text book club could be.
- 'Game of Thrones': Will the show officially go beyond the books?
'I kind of wish that there were some things we didn’t have to spoil, but we’re kind of stuck between a rock and a hard place,' co-showrunner David Benioff said in a recent interview. 'The show must go on… and that’s what we’re going to do.'
- 'Becoming Steve Jobs': Apple approves of this biography
The bestseller 'Steve Jobs' by Walter Isaacson got slammed by some Apple staffers, but now some Apple higher-ups are praising Brent Schlender and Rick Tetzeli's book 'Becoming Steve Jobs,' which will be released on March 24.
- 6 startling revelations about urban crime and policing in 'Ghettoside'
'Ghettoside' by Jill Leovy is the best book about the inside workings of law enforcement since 1991’s 'Homicide: A Year on the Killing Streets.' Here's some of the knowledge that the book imparts.
- 'Paper Towns': John Green fans, a trailer has arrived
'Towns' is by the author of 'The Fault in Our Stars.' The movie will be released this July.
- More Harper Lee puzzles: another lost book and an investigation closed
An Alabama family says Lee was working on another book based on true crime cases, while the state of Alabama says it recently closed an investigation about the author. Lee is publishing a new book, 'Go Set a Watchman,' later this year.
- Buddy Elias, cousin of Anne Frank and guardian of her legacy, is remembered
Edward Girardet recalls his long-time family friend, Buddy Elias, who fought for over 35 years to ensure that the legacy of peace and tolerance of his cousin, Anne Frank, would not be forgotten.
- Vanuatu asks the world: please send books!
When a disaster strikes, books can be a critical part of emergency relief.
- 3 books found in Robert Durst's apartment: What do they tell us about his case?
Are three books found in Durst's apartment evidence of his preoccupation with the murders of his wife, friend, and neighbor – or are they simply background reading for HBO's "The Jinx"?
- A real-life mystery surrounding 'Sherlock Holmes' creator Arthur Conan Doyle
The 'Sherlock Holmes' author was the victim of fake evidence created by police after Doyle decided to try to investigate a real legal case, according to new evidence.
- 'The Perks of Being a Wallflower' is taken out of classrooms at a Connecticut high school
'Perks' was taken off a reading list for freshmen after one parent objected to inappropriate passages. The book is still in the school library.
- 'The Girl on the Train': Author Paula Hawkins drops hints about her next project
Hawkins' book 'Train' has become a massive bestseller. So what's next for the author? Hawkins reveals some details about her newest project.
- 'Game of Thrones' fans, rejoice! George R.R. Martin is taking 'The Winds of Winter' seriously
Fans may be disappointed not to see Martin at upcoming events, but few would object to the author's reason: He needs to keep working on the next 'Song of Ice and Fire' book.
- Carrie Brownstein's memoir is coming this October
Brownstein's band Sleater-Kinney released a new album, the first in several years, this past January.
- Terry Pratchett: Here's what we know about his upcoming book
The upcoming book by Pratchett, who died recently, will reportedly be titled 'The Shepherd's Crown' and center on a familiar character.