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Author Louise Erdrich takes the Library of Congress PrizeErdrich is the author of such works as 'The Round House,' which won the 2012 National Book Award, and 'The Plague of Doves.' She is also the owner of the Minneapolis bookstore Birchbark Books and Native Arts.
'The Clone Army Attacketh' – where Shakespeare meets Star WarsThree prequel parodies that recast 'Star Wars' in Shakespearean fashion will appear this spring, summer, and fall, helping fans prepare for the December release of 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens.'
Octavia Spencer will portray God in 'The Shack' movie adaptationSpencer won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her work in the movie 'The Help.'
Margaret Atwood will release new novel 'The Heart Goes Last' this fallAtwood's recent work includes 'MaddAdam' and the short story collection 'The Stone Mattress.'
'Paddington' movie may account for a spike in marmalade ingredient salesThe movie about the marmalade-loving bear came out in November in Britain and in January in the U.S. The sales for marmalade itself and the ingredients for it have reportedly increased in Britain.
'Game of Thrones': New trailer offers another peek at season 5'Thrones' stars Emilia Clarke, Peter Dinklage, and many more. The HBO series is based on the 'Song of Ice and Fire' series by George R.R. Martin.
A child's favorite book is one he or she chose, says studyA new Scholastic report found that a whopping 91 percent of children ages 6 to 17 said, 'My favorite books are the ones that I have picked out myself.' The books children liked the most were those that made them laugh, that let them use their imagination, and that tell made-up stories.
St. Patrick's Day: New York City residents can get a free book by an Irish writerThe Irish Arts Center in New York City will be handing out thousands of books by Irish writers to NYC residents on the holiday.
Terry Pratchett, acclaimed fantasy author, diesPratchett is the author of such works as 'Wyrd Sisters,' 'Night Watch,' and 'The Amazing Maurice and his Educated Rodents.' He was knighted in 2009 and was the bestselling author in Britain in the 1990s.
'Star Wars': Here's what the new books will be aboutAt least 20 new 'Star Wars' books will be released this fall ahead of the new 'Star Wars' movie 'The Force Awakens.' The forthcoming titles may give readers hints about 'Force.'
Chris Kyle's widow Taya will publish memoir 'American Wife'Taya Kyle's book will be released this May through William Morrow.
James Patterson donates more than $1 million to school librariesThe author also recently donated funds for British and Irish schools as well as independent bookstores. 'I hope we’re able to increase awareness about the vital role that school libraries and librarians play in transforming lives and fostering a love for learning,' Patterson said of his new initiative.
Will the Gardner paintings ever come back? 'Master Thieves' author Stephen Kurkjian says yes'Master Thieves' author Stephen Kurkjian talks about the Isabella Stewart Gardner theft – the largest art heist in world history.
Audiobook only: Why one company is skipping print editionsAudible, the largest producer and seller of audiobooks, has reportedly begun commissioning original audio works. A book by Jeffery Deaver is one of the works currently being created by the company.
'Cymbeline': Can the Shakespeare play be updated successfully for a movie?A film version starring Ed Harris, Ethan Hawke, and Dakota Johnson comes out on March 13. Does updating the action to the present day work for the story?
Author Daniel Torday draws praise for his debut novel 'The Last Flight of Poxl West''Poxl' is being published on March 17 and centers on teenager Eli, who loves to hear stories of his uncle's World War II bravery. However, he soon discovers all may not be what it seems.
'Mr. Holmes' trailer shows Ian McKellen as the famous detective'Holmes' stars the actor as a now-retired Sherlock Holmes who's trying to remember what went wrong in a case.
Bestselling author Alice Hoffman's children's book, 'Nightbird,' receives mostly positive reviewsHoffman's book tells the story of a girl whose family had a curse placed upon them and whose town is fearful of what they believe to be a monster living in their midst.
App removes profanity from books – is it a good idea?The Clean Reader app removes objectionable language from a book and adds in 'an alternative word with the same general meaning.' One user wrote, 'This app has brought me back to reading and loving books again.' Should books be edited?
'At the Water's Edge': A look at 'Water for Elephants' writer Sara Gruen's upcoming work'Edge' centers on a trio who travel to Scotland during World War II to search for the Loch Ness monster.
