All Books
- 'How Star Wars Conquered the Universe' explains (very astutely) how a series of films became a mythos
A long time ago, a galaxy far, far away proved to be immensely lucrative.
- J.K. Rowling's Cormoran Strike novels will be adapted for the BBC
Rowling's mystery series will reportedly be adapted for TV. Two have been published in the series so far and the author says she has more planned.
- 'Unbroken' YA adaptation follows original book to the bestseller lists
This past November, author Laura Hillenbrand published a young adult version of her 2010 bestseller 'Unbroken' (itself still on bestseller lists). The book for younger readers is also selling well, though reviewers disagree on whether it's necessary.
- 'The Accidental Highwayman' seamlessly blends teen romance, history, and fantasy
Fans of William Goldman's 'The Princess Bride': This is a book for you!
- 'It' film adaptation moves forward
'It' will reportedly be adapted as two movies, with 'True Detective' helmer Cary Fukunaga slated to direct the first film, according to 'It' producer Dan Lin.
- 'All the Light We Cannot See' becomes a star of the holiday season
'Light' was published in May but has stayed visible due to acclaim like a nomination for the National Book Awards. Now many independent bookstores say Anthony Doerr's novel is one of their top sellers.
- Senate's 'torture report' will be published as a paperback aimed at a wide audience
Melville House will publish the Senate Intelligence Committee's 'Study of the Central Intelligence Agency's Detention and Interrogation Program,' otherwise known as the 'torture report,' in paperback format by Dec. 30.
- 'A World Elsewhere' tracks a pair of aristocrats across Europe.
Sigrid MacRae’s family memoir is also her own voyage of discovery, as she learns about her parents' dramatic past.
- UK writers cheer as 'despicable' ban on sending books to prisons is lifted
J.K. Rowling, Philip Pullman, Julian Barnes, and others expressed delight when a high court in the United Kingdom struck down a ban on sending books to prisoners.
- Bestselling books the week of 12/11/14, according to IndieBound* What's selling best at independent bookstores across America.
- Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett's book 'Good Omens' is adapted for radio
The radio adaptation of 'Omens' will star actors Mark Heap and Peter Serafinowicz.
- Hachette turns to Twitter to sell books
Hachette is selling three of its titles, including Amanda Palmer's new book 'The Art of Asking,' using buy buttons on Twitter.