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Judy Blume will publish a new book for adultsThe book will be the first Blume work for adults since the writer released the novel 'Summer Sisters' in 1998.
Daniel Handler (also known as Lemony Snicket) will host the National Book AwardsAccording to the National Book Foundation, the writer will be the first master of ceremonies to have published books in both the children's and adult fiction categories.
'The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1' trailer features a creepy surprise'The Hunger Games': A new trailer for the upcoming film 'The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1' is styled as an address to the citizens of the fictional country Panem by President Snow (Donald Sutherland), but it has an unpleasant surprise at the end.
Ewan McGregor said to be on board to star in a film version of Philip Roth's 'American Pastoral''Salt' director Phillip Noyce is reported to be signed on to direct the film.
Amazon's picks for best of 2014 (so far) include an Updike biography and a novel set in World War II'Delancey' by food blogger Molly Wizenberg and 'No Place to Hide' by journalist Glenn Greenwald are also among the titles that Amazon selected as the best books so far this year.
Donna Tartt's 'The Goldfinch' is the newest bestseller to weather backlashIn a cycle seemingly as old as the literary world itself, Tartt's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel is now the subject of criticism after first experiencing major success.
Lending library created by a 9-year-old is shut down by his cityThe Collins family had set up a small lending library in their yard, but the city of Leawood reportedly told them to remove it because it was an 'accessory structure.'
James Patterson donates 'Middle School' books to New York City sixth-gradersSixth-graders at more than 300 New York City public schools will have Patterson's book 'Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life' made available to them.
World Cup: Literary stars face off soccer-style in Penguin UK's Penguin CupIn the Penguin Cup, writers from 16 countries are playing in imaginary match-ups.
Stephen King's most recent screenwriting effort is for the TV series 'Under the Dome''Under the Dome' is based on King's novel of the same name. 'I knew that George R.R. Martin had written a few episodes of 'Game of Thrones,' and I was very jealous,' said King.
'The Silkworm' is now available on Amazon – but the shipping time keeps changingJ.K. Rowling's bestseller 'The Silkworm' – previously unavailable to Amazon customers – can now be ordered, although shipping time is still slow. 'The Silkworm' is published by Hachette, with whom Amazon is currently involved in a dispute.
Author Emily Schultz's book is mistaken for a Stephen King work – but her wallet is happy about itAfter some King fans mistakenly bought Schultz's novel 'Joyland' because it shares a title with one of King's books, Schultz began chronicling just how she's spending that extra royalty money.
Amazon phone: What does it mean for bookstores?The new Amazon Fire phone comes with technology that allows consumers to scan an item and then purchase it on Amazon.
'Game of Thrones': Twitter users put a Westeros twist on children's booksTwitter users are subbing in 'Thrones' themes for famous children's book titles.
'Written in My Own Heart's Blood' author Diana Gabaldon will appear on the Starz 'Outlander' TV seriesGabaldon said she will have a short amount of dialogue and will appear during the first season.
'The Casual Vacancy' TV cast will include Michael Gambon, Rory KinnearGambon starred as wizard Dumbledore in the movie series based on 'Vacancy' author J.K. Rowling's 'Harry Potter' novels.
'Paddington' trailer shows the beloved bear struggling with the modern world'Paddington' stars Hugh Bonneville of 'Downton Abbey' and Nicole Kidman.
'The Glass Sentence': The next children's book you'll be hearing aboutThe debut novel by S.E. Grove has earned almost unanimous critical praise for its originality and the fascinating world in which it takes place.
Apple settles e-books price-fixing class action lawsuitThe settlement brings an end to one of the biggest and longest-lasting legal cases of the e-book era.
'The Silkworm': Here's what critics are saying about J.K. Rowling's latest'The Silkworm' is a sequel to the mystery 'The Cuckoo's Calling,' which, like 'Silkworm,' Rowling wrote under the pen name Robert Galbraith.
