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Cool fall author: Alan Cumming

Cool fall author: Alan CummingThe actor's memoir, 'Not My Father's Son,' is about uncovering family secrets.
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Cool fall author: Jason Mott

Cool fall author: Jason Mott'The Wonder of All Things' is the follow-up to 'The Returned.'
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Must-read suspenses: 'Midnight Betrayal,' 'Trapped,' 'Fatal Hearts'

Must-read suspenses: 'Midnight Betrayal,' 'Trapped,' 'Fatal Hearts'HEA contributor Kathy Altman recs reads by Melinda Leigh, Beverly Long and Norah Wilson.
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Booksellers pick potential hits for fall

Booksellers pick potential hits for fallKen Follett and Ian McEwan are among the authors with new works on the way.
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'Twin Peaks' will go from TV to novel

'Twin Peaks' will go from TV to novelFans will get to find out what happened after the show ended.
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Books: New and noteworthy

Books: New and noteworthyJohn Grisham's new legal thriller goes on sale Oct. 21.
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Rick Riordan's 'Olympus' lands at No. 1

Rick Riordan's 'Olympus' lands at No. 1The 'Percy Jackson' author is No. 1 on USA TODAY's list again.
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Princeton will house the papers of author Toni Morrison

Princeton will house the papers of author Toni MorrisonPrinceton made the announcement Friday, shortly before the 83-year-old Morrison took part in a forum at the school.
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Critics on the National Book Award finalists

Critics on the National Book Award finalistsDo critics agree with the National Book Foundation this year?
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Australian Richard Flanagan wins Man Booker Prize

Australian Richard Flanagan wins Man Booker PrizeThe prestigious prize went to
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Weekend picks for book lovers

Weekend picks for book loversSpend your weekend reading 'Deep Dark Down.'
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John Grisham apologizes for sex crimes comments

John Grisham apologizes for sex crimes commentsThe best-selling author told The Telegraph that judges have "gone crazy" locking up too many people.
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To 'Princess Bride' fans, Elwes says, 'As You Wish'

To 'Princess Bride' fans, Elwes says, 'As You Wish'Cary Elwes, aka Westley, shares his 'Princess Bride' stories in a new book.
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You have to see Amy Poehler's author photo

You have to see Amy Poehler's author photoShe never lets us down.
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'Ruth's Journey' reimagines 'Gone With the Wind's Mammy

'Ruth's Journey' reimagines 'Gone With the Wind's MammyThis is the third sequel authorized by the Margaret Mitchell estate.
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Lena Dunham adapting medieval YA novel

Lena Dunham adapting medieval YA novelShe's working on bringing 'Catherine, Called Birdy' to the big screen.
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The inside story of the Chilean mine disaster

The inside story of the Chilean mine disasterAuthor of 'Deep Down Dark' spoke with all 33 survivors.
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A girl searches for mom in Picoult's 'Time'

A girl searches for mom in Picoult's 'Time'In 'Leaving Time,' an elephant researcher disappears.
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After 'GWTW,' sequels arrived, with approval

After 'GWTW,' sequels arrived, with approval'Scarlett,' 'Rhett Butler's People' and 'Ruth's Journey' all are authorized sequels.
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Books: New and noteworthy

Books: New and noteworthyNew memoirs by Neil Patrick Harris and Norman Lear are on sale Oct. 14.
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Billy Idol: As 'candid as possible' in memoir

Billy Idol: As 'candid as possible' in memoirThe '80s rocker has written a memoir and has a new album.
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Lena Dunham hits No. 5 on USA TODAY's books list

Lena Dunham hits No. 5 on USA TODAY's books listGillian Flynn is also riding high on USA TODAY's list.
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French novelist Patrick Modiano wins Nobel

French novelist Patrick Modiano wins NobelCited for the "art of memory."
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Exclusive: Johnny Depp's intro to Joe Perry's memoir

Exclusive: Johnny Depp's intro to Joe Perry's memoirActor pens profane but appreciative foreword for 'Rocks: My Life In and Out of Aerosmith.'
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'Jobs' author Isaacson tackles tech history

'Jobs' author Isaacson tackles tech historyAfter telling the tale of Steve Jobs, Isaacson returns to his broad history of tech
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J.K. Rowling keeps her fans guessing with anagram

J.K. Rowling keeps her fans guessing with anagramHarry Potter fans were in a frenzy trying to solve Rowling's riddle.
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In 'Station Eleven,' end of the world feels fine

In 'Station Eleven,' end of the world feels fineThe novel by Emily St. John Mandel finds joy in a post-apocalyptic world.
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