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Fox News campaigns against unflattering Roger Ailes biographyThe biography by Gabriel Sherman, titled 'The Loudest Voice in the Room,' will hit shelves on Jan. 21, but has already created a firestorm.
'Star Trek' actress Zoe Saldana will reportedly star in NBC's 'Rosemary's BabySaldana recently appeared in the films 'Out of the Furnace' and 'Star Trek Into Darkness.'
‘Because’ is 2013 word of the yearThe American Dialect Society voted 'because' word of the year for 2013, beating out 'Obamacare,' 'slash,' 'selfie,' and 'twerk.'
Robert Gates memoir shocks WashingtonFormer Defense Secretary Robert Gates is the first to offer a scathing critique of President Obama and his administration from within the Cabinet.
James Franco stars in an ambitious book trailer for Gary Shteyngart memoirThe trailer for Gary Shteyngart's memoir 'Little Failure' features James Franco and Rashida Jones.
'Salinger' documentary will include additional footage when it airs on PBS'Salinger' is set to air on PBS on Jan. 21.
'The Invention of Wings': What's fact and what's fiction'The Invention of Wings' by Sue Monk Kidd is receiving rave reviews and was recently selected as the latest pick for Oprah Winfrey's revamped book club. But how much of the book actually comes from history?
'The Poisoner's Handbook' author Deborah Blum explores the history of forensic scienceBlum, whose book was adapted into a PBS documentary airing Jan. 7, explains why obtaining poison used to be so easy, why it was historically thought of as a 'woman's weapon,' and how forensic science changed it all.
Publishers, libraries poke fun at the coldThe publisher Consortium Books posts its own video of hot water being tossed in the air in frigid weather, while a library recommends keeping a book at hand when it's cold outside.
Polar vortex takes us back to the coldest story in American literatureThe unnamed protagonist in Jack London's 'To Build a Fire' gets into trouble while hiking in the frozen Yukon with his dog. Widely considered to be London’s best short story, 'To Build a Fire' captures the cold with painful accuracy.
Zora Neale Hurston: renowned author and folkloristZora Neale Hurston is best remembered today for her novel 'Their Eyes Were Watching God.' But Zora Neale Hurston wrote many other works, including fiction and anthropological studies.
Walter Isaacson turns to crowdsourcing to edit his book on innovationsWalter Isaacson, author of 'Steve Jobs,' has posted excerpts of his new book on multiple websites for others to add 'notes, comments, and corrections.'
'Gone Girl' film adds more cast membersActors including Neil Patrick Harris and Tyler Perry will reportedly appear in the film adaptation of Gillian Flynn's novel.
Judge says Sherlock Holmes is in the public domain, but Conan Doyle estate fights onA federal judge ruled that the characters of Sherlock Holmes, John Watson, and many others from Arthur Conan Doyle's stories are in the public domain, but the Conan Doyle estate says Sherlock Holmes still isn't free for use.
Resolution for 2014: Read one commentator a week you disagree withCould a willingness to read more widely and deeply make Americans more open to each other, more willing to embrace difference?
News show exposé 'Top of the Morning' may be adapted as a TV movie'Top of the Morning,' by Brian Stelter, generated a lot of buzz but reviews of the book were lukewarm.
'Duck Dynasty' star Phil Robertson's book sales spike following controversyPhil Robertson was temporarily removed from 'Duck Dynasty' after he made controversial comments in an interview.
Lawyer who leaked J.K. Rowling's pseudonym will be finedThe lawyer who represented J.K. Rowling and leaked the news about her use of a pseudonym has been reprimanded with a fine and a warning.
Kate DiCamillo becomes new National Ambassador for Young People’s LiteratureKate DiCamillo – best known for her movie-adapted “Because of Winn-Dixie,” and the Newbery Medal-winning “The Tale of Despereaux” – will serve as National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature in 2014 and 2015
Stephen Colbert confirms cameo in 'The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug'Colbert says sharp-eyed moviegoers can spot him in a scene in Laketown.
