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- National Book Award finalists announced 7d
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- 'Ruth's Journey': No 'Gone With the Wind' 4d
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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.- Books
- 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Cool fall author: Jason Mott
Cool fall author: Jason Mott'The Wonder of All Things' is the follow-up to 'The Returned.'- Books
- 1 month, 2 weeks ago
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.- Happy Ever After
- 2 weeks ago
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.- Books
- 1 month, 2 weeks ago
'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.- Books
- 6 days, 15 hours ago
Books: New and noteworthy
Books: New and noteworthyJohn Grisham's new legal thriller goes on sale Oct. 21.- Books
- 3 days, 23 hours ago
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.- Books
- 6 days, 18 hours ago
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.- Books
- 4 days, 15 hours ago
Critics on the National Book Award finalists
Critics on the National Book Award finalistsDo critics agree with the National Book Foundation this year?- Books
- 1 week ago
Australian Richard Flanagan wins Man Booker Prize
Australian Richard Flanagan wins Man Booker PrizeThe prestigious prize went to- Books
- 1 week, 1 day ago
Weekend picks for book lovers
Weekend picks for book loversSpend your weekend reading 'Deep Dark Down.'- Books
- 3 days, 23 hours ago
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.- People
- 6 days, 16 hours ago
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.- Books
- 1 week, 1 day ago
You have to see Amy Poehler's author photo
You have to see Amy Poehler's author photoShe never lets us down.- Books
- 1 week, 1 day ago
'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.- Books
- 1 week, 3 days ago
Lena Dunham adapting medieval YA novel
Lena Dunham adapting medieval YA novelShe's working on bringing 'Catherine, Called Birdy' to the big screen.- Books
- 1 week, 2 days ago
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.- Books
- 1 week, 3 days ago
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.- Books
- 1 week, 4 days ago
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.- Books
- 1 week, 3 days ago
Books: New and noteworthy
Books: New and noteworthyNew memoirs by Neil Patrick Harris and Norman Lear are on sale Oct. 14.- Books
- 1 week, 3 days ago
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.- Books
- 2 weeks ago
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.- Books
- 1 week, 6 days ago
French novelist Patrick Modiano wins Nobel
French novelist Patrick Modiano wins NobelCited for the "art of memory."- Books
- 1 week, 6 days ago
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.'- Books
- 2 weeks, 2 days ago
'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- Books
- 2 weeks, 2 days ago
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.- Books
- 2 weeks, 1 day ago
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.- Books
- 1 week, 6 days ago