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- 'Sherlock' season 3 gets a quick teaser trailer
'Sherlock' is scheduled to air its third season in the US in 2014.
- Will Sylvia Day's 'Crossfire' series get a TV adaptation?
Sylvia Day, who recently released the third book in her 'Crossfire' series, said the books have been optioned by the production company Lionsgate.
- Jeff Bezos buys The Washington Post. What does that mean for Amazon?
Jeff Bezos has stated that 'the values of The Post do not need changing.' But how will the move affect Amazon?
- 'The Butler' comes to the page and the screen
The story of Eugene Allen, a butler who served in the White House during the terms of eight presidents, has been adapted as a movie and a book.
- 'Fault in Our Stars' writer John Green says he is 'unambiguously excited' about the movie adaptation
The adaptation of Green's novel will star Shailene Woodley of 'The Spectacular Now' and 'Divergent' actor Ansel Elgort.
- A win for readers? DOJ's proposed measures for Apple would make price-shopping easier
One part of a proposal to enforce the verdict against Apple for allegedly fixing e-book prices would require Amazon and Barnes & Noble 'buy' buttons in the Apple store, allowing consumers to easily compare e-book costs.
- 'The Book Thief' movie, starring Geoffrey Rush and Emily Watson, arrives this November
'The Book Thief' actor Rush praised co-star Sophie Nélisse, who portrays protagonist Liesel Meminger. 'Sophie is just a true, natural original.... she's a gifted performer,' Rush said.
- Summer reading and the beauty of serendipity
Oh, the magic of finding a great book through the sheer power of chance! Is the summer the best time for that to happen?
- Customers are more likely to buy books if they smell chocolate, says study
A group of Belgian researchers that concluded shoppers are more likely to buy items at a bookstore (especially cookbooks and romance novels) if the scent of chocolate is in the air.
- Laurie Halse Anderson's 'Speak' will be adapted as a graphic novel
'Speak' was a finalist for the National Book Award for Young People's Literature.
- Emma Brockes talks about 'She Left Me the Gun,' the difficult story of her mother's past
Anything but a 'misery memoir,' the remarkable and moving, 'She Left Me the Gun' by Emma Brockes explores the power of resilience and humor.
- Guantanamo prisoners' favorite novel? 'Fifty Shades of Grey'
Congressman Jim Moran of Virginia, who recently toured a top-secret area of the Guantanamo prison, said the most-requested books are the 'Fifty Shades of Grey' series by E.L. James.
- Calgary bookstores continue to help flood victims
The Calgary bookstore Pages on Kensington is helping customers replace books they lost, while publishers have offered discounts to the store.
- Law firm that revealed J.K. Rowling's identity donates funds to soldiers' charity
The law firm whose partner was responsible for blowing J.K. Rowling's cover as the author of 'The Cuckoo's Calling' will pay her legal costs and donate funds to The Soldiers' Charity, the charity to which Rowling is also donating her royalties for the next three years.
- Happy birthday, Harry Potter! A look back at Harry's special days
The birthday of Harry Potter falls on July 31 (which also happens to be the birthday of J.K Rowling). In the Potter universe, the days are usually eventful ones.
- George R.R. Martin's new novella will be a part of the anthology 'Dangerous Women'
'Dangerous Women,' which is co-edited by George R.R. Martin, will be released Dec. 3.
- Amazon jobs are 'a great example of what's possible,' says Obama as more indie booksellers object
President Obama appeared as scheduled at a Chattanooga, Tenn., Amazon warehouse and praised the business, causing even more independent booksellers to express their displeasure with his endorsement.
- Fox News interview brings 'Zealot' author bigger sales
After 'Zealot' author Reza Aslan appeared on Fox News for a much-criticized interview, his sales increased and the publisher ordered more copies.
- 'Artemis Fowl' is coming to the big screen
A film adaptation of 'Artemis Fowl' will be released by Disney and producer Harvey Weinstein, who called it a 'special project' for him.
- Barnes & Noble reports it overstated losses in past years
Barnes & Noble says it lost less money than it previously reported during the past two years.