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Kiss band member Paul Stanley discusses his new autobiography'I wanted [my children] to have a document of what I had done and I also realized that my life could be inspirational to other people,' Stanley said of his decision to write the book.
Children's nonfiction is increasing in popularity, say authorsIn a panel, writers such as 'Locomotive' author Brian Floca discussed the surge in popularity of nonfiction illustrated books for children, which could be influenced by the nonfiction emphasis in the new Common Core standards.
Cassandra Clare concludes her 'Mortal Instruments' series with 'City of Heavenly Fire''Fire' was released on May 27.
What's the best way to bring young people back to reading?This writer's college-age daughter is reading much less than she used to. Is there a good way to convince teens of the value of reading without lecturing them?
Philip Roth (despite retirement) will appear on 'The Colbert Report'Two years ago Roth announced that he was giving up public life, but he has now decided to appear on 'The Colbert Report' as part of Stephen Colbert's book club.
Amazon takes 'buy' buttons off upcoming Hachette titlesCustomers must now choose to be notified via e-mail when upcoming Hachette titles like 'The Silkworm' by Robert Galbraith (also known as J.K. Rowling) become available.
'True Blood' final season will include 'fewer stories,' says showrunnerThe final season of the HBO drama begins on June 22.
Amazon ranks the best-read cities for 2014The city of Alexandria, Va. took the top spot again on Amazon's list, while Miami, Fla. came in at second place.
Chipotle writers' lineup lacks Mexican, Mexican-American, or Latin American authorsThe omission has angered many, with writer Gustavo Arellano criticizing the decision and a California Mexican restaurant offering blank cups and pens so customers can pen their own stories.
Write A House wants to give homes to writers in DetroitWAH is working on renovating homes in Detroit to give to emerging writers. If authors stay in the houses for two years, they get the deed.
'Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them': Will Alfonso Cuaron direct?Reports are conflicting about whether Cuaron may take on the job, but if he does, it will mean that the director of one of the most critically acclaimed 'Harry Potter' films is on board.
Daniel Radcliffe to star in film adaptation of Dave Eggers novelRadcliffe is said to be starring in a movie adaptation of Eggers' book 'You Shall Know Our Velocity.'
Edward Snowden will be the subject of a comic book'Beyond: Edward Snowden,' which was written by Marvel Comics author Valerie D'Orazio, is scheduled for release on May 21.
Barbara Ehrenreich: a non-believer in search of GodIn 'Living with a Wild God,' Barbara Ehrenreich tells of the mystical experience she had as a teenager – an event that has baffled her ever since.
Timothy Geithner's 'Stress Test' recounts a series of painful decisionsIn his book 'Stress Test,' former Treasury secretary Timothy Geithner writes that his biggest mistake was missing signs of the impending financial disaster while he was Federal Reserve Bank president.
Looking for a good read? Try a Chipotle bagFast-food company Chipotle Mexican Grill has started a campaign titled Cultivating Thought which involves putting works by authors such as Toni Morrison and Michael Lewis on their food and drink receptacles.
J.R.R. Tolkien's 'Beowulf' translation will finally be published'The Hobbit' and the 'Lord of the Rings' fans will be thrilled with Tolkien's 'Beowulf,' but some scholars may not.
Indies First Storytime Day will be celebrated this weekendTo celebrate Indies First Storytime Day, various authors and illustrators will be reading stories at bookstores across the country.
'Flowers in the Attic': The series will continue with two new booksTwo new books centering on a distant relative of the 'Flowers' family will be released this fall and winter, respectively.
'Game of Thrones': Trial by combat was a real option, says writer'Game of Thrones' recently included a twist involving trial by combat, which writer Eric Jager says it was a real option for much of Europe in the Middle Ages.
