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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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Don't mind modest old 'Us,' we're British!

Don't mind modest old 'Us,' we're British!David Nicholls of 'One Day' fame examines a fading marriage.
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Books: New and noteworthy

Books: New and noteworthyAmy Poehler's 'Yes Please' is on sale Oct. 28.
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Rowling to publish Halloween 'Potter' tale

Rowling to publish Halloween 'Potter' taleMark your calendars, guys.
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'Best American' writing in comics, stories, more

'Best American' writing in comics, stories, moreAnnual collections provide a taste of the 'best' American writing.
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Excerpt from Neil Gaiman's 'Trigger Warning'

Excerpt from Neil Gaiman's 'Trigger Warning'Read an excerpt and see the cover of his new short story collection.
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J.K. Rowling is NOT writing a 'romantic' novel

J.K. Rowling is NOT writing a 'romantic' novelShe's refuting a report in the 'Daily Mail.'
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Lincoln, Great Manipulator of the press

Lincoln, Great Manipulator of the pressNew book examines the relationship between the president and newspapers of his day.
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Cary Elwes tops Neil Patrick Harris on list

Cary Elwes tops Neil Patrick Harris on list'The Hot Zone' is a best seller again, 20 years later.
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National Book Award finalists announced

National Book Award finalists announcedFive books made the cut in each category.
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Dark satire 'Beautiful You' takes on modern erotica

Dark satire 'Beautiful You' takes on modern eroticaChuck Palahniuk takes on the culture of modern erotica and fame in 'Beautiful You.'
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Fallon wants your baby's first word to be 'Dada'

Fallon wants your baby's first word to be 'Dada'Fallon is influencing babies everywhere.
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'Ruth's Journey': No 'Gone With the Wind'

'Ruth's Journey': No 'Gone With the Wind'Imagined story of 'Gone With the Wind's Mammy finds slave's repressed dreams, little fury
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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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