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- Tom Clancy, prolific thriller author, dies
Tom Clancy was behind such novels as 'Patriot Games' and 'The Hunt for Red October.'
- Elizabeth Gilbert's 'Signature of All Things' wins mostly positive reviews
Gilbert returns to fiction with her new novel, which was released Oct. 1.
- Former Facebook employee says Dave Eggers copied her memoir in his new novel
Former Facebook employee Kate Losse says Eggers used her personal story as the narrative for his novel 'The Circle.'
- Memoir-based '12 Years a Slave' is getting major Oscar buzz
'12 Years a Slave,' which screened at the Toronto Film Festival, is already being discussed as an Oscar Best Picture frontrunner. The movie arrives in theaters Oct. 18.
- 'Bridget Jones' shocker: Latest 'Bridget Jones' novel gets fans buzzing
'Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy' was excerpted in the Sunday Times, revealing a shocking plot development in the new novel. The 'Bridget Jones' novels have previously been adapted into two films.
- Mao Tse-tung's controversial 'Little Red Book' will be reprinted in China
Some see the reprinting of the "Little Red Book" as the harbinger of a revival of Maoist philosophy in China.
- Jennifer Lawrence will reportedly star in a new movie adaptation of 'East of Eden'
'The Hunger Games' director Gary Ross and Jennifer Lawrence are reportedly teaming up again for a new movie version of Steinbeck's novel.
- Bill O'Reilly's next history book will center on WWII
O'Reilly said his book on World War II will have 'brand-new information about some very, very fascinating things' and should be released in September 2014.
- Are there really 'men's books' and 'women's books'?
Experience forces a librarian to conclude that – at least when it comes to books – some sexual stereotypes are true.
- Thomas Maier's biography 'Masters of Sex' becomes a Showtime series
The series starring Michael Sheen and Lizzy Caplan premieres Sept. 29.
- NEA survey: Adults are still reading, but look less to literature
A NEA 2012 survey found that the number of adults who read at least one book in 2012 was about the same as 2008, but fewer were picking up literature.
- 'My First Novel' editor Alan Watt aims to demystify the creative process
Alan Watt, who edited the anthology 'My First Novel,' invited 25 writers to contribute recollections about how they got their start.
- 'Parks and Recreation' star Nick Offerman will release a memoir
Nick Offerman's book, 'Paddle Your Own Canoe: One Man's Fundamentals for Delicious Living,' is due out Oct. 1.
- 'Invisible Man' ban is lifted from North Carolina school district
After banning Ralph Ellison's novel earlier this month, the Randolph County school board voted to bring 'Invisible Man' back to school libraries.
- 'Fifty Shades of Grey' marketing juggernaut now includes wine
'Fifty Shades of Grey' trilogy marketing spinoffs include classical music collections and wine.
- New Kindle Fire tablets receive good response from reviewers
The tech community seems especially impressed by a feature called Mayday, which calls up an Amazon tech support employee via video chat to help with tablet issues.
- 'Game of Thrones' actors drop hints about the upcoming season at the Emmys
'Game of Thrones' actors Kit Harington, Peter Dinklage, and others discussed upcoming plot developments on the show while attending the Emmy Awards.
- Is having a strong children's section a secret to success for indie bookstores?
An informal survey recently carried out by Publishers Weekly found that most stores where children's books had a strong presence are doing well financially.
- 'The Time Traveler's Wife' gets a sequel
A preview of the upcoming sequel is available via the recently released e-book edition of 'The Time Traveler's Wife.'
- Emmy winners and nominees included productions based on books
Some winners like 'Behind the Candelabra' and nominees such as 'Game of Thrones' originally came from the written word.