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'What If' continues to draw critical praise, stays strong on sales charts'What If?' by Randall Munroe addresses strange science questions and the book continues to be a bestseller, also earning some end-of-the-year critical praise.
Small-town sleuth meets Shakespeare in 'Absolutely Truly'Heather Vogel Frederick, author of the 'Mother-Daughter Book Club' books, returns to New England to create a cozy setting for her new series.
James Patterson completes $1 million in donations to independent bookstores'Here's to local governments waking up to the fact that bookstores and libraries are essential to our way of life,' Patterson said in a statement. 'Here's to media coverage of books, booksellers, and publishers, and to a wiser, more literate America.'
Remembering author Norman Bridwell, creator of Clifford the Big Red DogBridwell wrote and illustrated more than 150 titles for Scholastic, according to the publisher. Two 'Clifford' titles are still forthcoming.
Will the Apple e-book price-fixing case be turned upside down?During an appeals court hearing on the Department of Justice's price-fixing case against Apple, some judges argued against the DOJ, asserting that Apple was simply challenging 'predatory' pricing from rival Amazon.
'Dear Committee Members' is called one of the best and funniest novels of the year'Committee' is being named to some best-of-the-year lists and is being praised for its humor and format, which consists of recommendation letters written by an English professor for various students, co-workers, and others.
Judy Blume's next book for adults will be released this JuneAccording to Blume, the book is inspired by a series of plane crashes that took place in the 1950s near her hometown.
J.K. Rowling: Who is the one 'Harry Potter' character she feels guilty about killing off?The character 'is the only one I feel guilty about,' the author recently wrote in an essay detailing how she plotted her seven-part series and how a story change made this character's death necessary.
'Insurgent' trailer shows protagonist Tris on the run'Insurgent' is based off Veronica Roth's 'Divergent' young adult series, which follows Tris, a young girl whose abilities make her dangerous to the government.
What sold best at Amazon in 2014? Sue Monk Kidd's 'The Invention of Wings''Wings' was followed by John Grisham's 'Gray Mountain' and Anthony Doerr's 'All the Light We Cannot See.'
The 'Frozen' book that's being compared to ... 'Gone Girl'?The plotline of a new book for young adults that's based on Disney's smash hit is causing some to scratch their heads.
'Exodus: Gods and Kings': Why does God seem so angry in the Old Testament?'How Human is God' writer Mark S. Smith explains why God is depicted differently in the Old and New Testaments and why he is sometimes shown as an angry figure.
J.K. Rowling's Cormoran Strike novels will be adapted for the BBCRowling's mystery series will reportedly be adapted for TV. Two have been published in the series so far and the author says she has more planned.
'Unbroken' YA adaptation follows original book to the bestseller listsThis past November, author Laura Hillenbrand published a young adult version of her 2010 bestseller 'Unbroken' (itself still on bestseller lists). The book for younger readers is also selling well, though reviewers disagree on whether it's necessary.
'It' film adaptation moves forward'It' will reportedly be adapted as two movies, with 'True Detective' helmer Cary Fukunaga slated to direct the first film, according to 'It' producer Dan Lin.
'All the Light We Cannot See' becomes a star of the holiday season'Light' was published in May but has stayed visible due to acclaim like a nomination for the National Book Awards. Now many independent bookstores say Anthony Doerr's novel is one of their top sellers.
Senate's 'torture report' will be published as a paperback aimed at a wide audienceMelville House will publish the Senate Intelligence Committee's 'Study of the Central Intelligence Agency's Detention and Interrogation Program,' otherwise known as the 'torture report,' in paperback format by Dec. 30.
UK writers cheer as 'despicable' ban on sending books to prisons is liftedJ.K. Rowling, Philip Pullman, Julian Barnes, and others expressed delight when a high court in the United Kingdom struck down a ban on sending books to prisoners.
Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett's book 'Good Omens' is adapted for radioThe radio adaptation of 'Omens' will star actors Mark Heap and Peter Serafinowicz.
Hachette turns to Twitter to sell booksHachette is selling three of its titles, including Amanda Palmer's new book 'The Art of Asking,' using buy buttons on Twitter.
