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International literary festival opens in Myanmar
The latest first for fast-reforming Myanmar — its first international literary festival — is putting the spotlight on dozens of the country's authors, ...
Authors try to separate fact, fiction on obesity
Fact or fiction? Sex burns a lot of calories. Snacking or skipping breakfast is bad. School gym classes make a big difference in kids' weight. All are ...
Tommy Mottola apologizes to Mariah in 'Hitmaker'
Behind Mariah, Michael and the constellation of stars at arguably the most successful record label in history stood a man who didn't often talk to the ...
Translation of 'Finnegans Wake' sells in China
The Chinese version is no easier to read than the original, the loyal-minded translator assures, but James Joyce's "Finnegans Wake" has still sold out ...
The Worm Turns: Rodman writes book for children
Even Dennis Rodman laughs at the idea. "Kind of funny, huh?" he said. It's true, though. One of basketball's most outrageous personalities has written ...
Ballet dancer Misty Copeland has 2-book deal
Ballet dancer Misty Copeland has a two-book deal. Copeland, 30, is working on a memoir for Simon & Schuster's Touchstone imprint and picture book for ...
Hilary Mantel wins 2012 Costa Book of the Year
Two-time Booker Prize winner Hilary Mantel has snagged the top honor at the Costa Book Awards for her novel "Bring Up the Bodies." The British ...
Review: 'Revenge' filled with haunting prose
"Revenge: Eleven Dark Tales" (Picador), by Yoko Ogawa, translated by Stephen Snyder They are the scenes of ordinary life: a mother stopping by the ...
New Salinger book and film coming within next year
A new J.D. Salinger film and biography are being billed as an unprecedented look into the mysterious life of the author of "The Catcher In the Rye.
Review: Dave Barry's 'Insane City' is hysterical
"Insane City" (Putnam), by Dave Barry Humorist Dave Barry has produced his first solo adult novel in over 10 years, and it's hysterical. In a story ...
Amy Poehler working on 'non-linear' book
Tina Fey had a million seller with a book of essays called "Bossypants." Amy Poehler? She has a deal for a book which appears to be a little bit of ...
Review: 'Little Elvises' compelling, suspenseful
"Little Elvises" (Soho Press), by Timothy Hallinan Ever since Dashiell Hammett introduced us to Sam Spade in "The Maltese Falcon" 83 years ago, ...
Review: 'Hour of Peril' is compelling true story
"The Hour of Peril: The Secret Plot to Murder Lincoln Before the Civil War" (Minotaur Books), by Daniel Stashower It's February 1861 and Abraham ...
Applegate wins Newbery; Klassen takes Caldecott
Katherine Applegate's "The One and Only Ivan" won the John Newbery Medal for the outstanding book of 2012, while Jon Klassen's "This Is Not My Hat" ...
Karnow, Vietnam reporter-historian, dies at age 87
Stanley Karnow, the award-winning author and journalist who wrote a definitive book about the Vietnam War, worked on an accompanying documentary and ...
Review: 'Me Before You' will move reader to tears
"Me Before You" (Pamela Dorman Books), by Jojo Moyes There are books that you cannot put down. There are also books where you become so invested in ...
10 finalists named for international Booker prize
American author Marilynne Robinson, Israel's Aharon Appelfeld and China's Yan Lianke are among 10 finalists for the Man Booker International Prize for ...
Reader sue Armstrong over drug-use denial in books
An aide to former Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger said he was so taken by Lance Armstrong's first memoir of battling back from cancer to win the Tour de ...
A memoir by Kerouac's agent, Sterling Lord
The legend of Sterling Lord dates back to 1952, when he was just getting started as a literary agent. Into his basement-level office on Park Avenue ...
Colombian superstar Juanes writes 1st book
Juanes (WAH'-nehs) has more to say than will fit in a hit song. The Colombian singer announced Thursday that his first memoir will be released April ...
Review: Om is where the heart is
"May I Be Happy: a Memoir of Love, Yoga, and Changing My Mind" (Dutton), by Cyndi Lee Yoga students are often motivated and even inspired by watching ...
Joe McGinniss has cancer, but feels 'terrific'
Author-journalist Joe McGinniss says he was diagnosed in May with advanced prostate cancer but is responding well to treatment and feels "terrific.
Qatar poet appeal becomes test for Web crackdowns
After morning prayers next Monday, Qatar's most prominent defense lawyer plans to gather his files, drive five minutes to the appeals court and try ...
'American Horror Story' star scared by show, too
For those who get creeped out watching "American Horror Story: Asylum," don't worry. You're not alone. Sarah Paulson, one of its stars, says the ...
Review: Chevalier's latest novel disappoints
"The Last Runaway" (Dutton), by Tracy Chevalier Tracy Chevalier's "Girl With a Pearl Earring," which brought Dutch painter Johannes Vermeer to life, ...