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Does Shakespeare make us fear bad skin?A new study by British dermatologists draws a connection between the bad attitude shown towards skin conditions in Shakespeare's works and the way we think of it today.
'No Good Men Among the Living' chronicles the war in Afghanistan from the perspective of the country's citizensJournalist Anand Gopal takes readers beyond the familiar accounts of the Afghan war through the eyes of American soldiers or Western reporters.
Bestselling books the week of 7/3/14, according to IndieBound* What's selling best in bookstores across America.
Peter Finn and Petra Couv茅e talk about 'The Zhivago Affair' and the book that shook the worldAuthors Peter Finn and Petra Couv茅e explore the history of 'Doctor Zhivago,' the Russian novel that became a worldwide Cold War sensation.
'Silver People' turns the building of the Panama Canal into poetryThis delightful historical novel-in-verse by award-winning author Margarita Engle tells the story of the creation of the Panama Canal through various character voices 鈥� some historic, some fictitious, and some taken from the animal world.
George Orwell museum is planned in IndiaOrwell was born in India and the writer's former home in Motihari will reportedly be converted into a museum.
'The Goldfinch,' 'The Bully Pulpit' receive Carnegie Medals'Goldfinch' by Donna Tartt took the top prize for fiction, while 'Pulpit' by Doris Kearns Goodwin was named the best nonfiction work.
Emily Giffin's newest bestseller 'The One & Only' explores a football-loving Texas townGiffin's novels regularly become bestsellers, and often explore contemporary women and their relationships.
Is the e-reader on its way out?Predictions that the e-reader is done seem to be everywhere. What do those forecasts really mean for the publishing industry?
'Friendship' explores the bittersweet friendship of two late-20-something New YorkersIn her new novel, high-profile blogger Emily Gould creates characters who struggle to find a path from idealistic youth to realistic adulthood.
'Poking a Dead Frog': 10 thoughts on comedy from some of its best writers Author Mike Sacks talked with some of the star creators of contemporary stand-up, film, and television comedy about the current state of the genre as well as advice they'd give to those starting out in the field.
Seth MacFarlane of 'Family Guy' offers to match donations up to $1 million for 'Reading Rainbow' Kickstarter campaignMacFarlane said he will match up to $1 million in donations made to the fundraiser between June 27 and July 2.
'The Truth About the Harry Quebert Affair': How is the European hit translating in America?'Quebert' is a sensation in Europe but has received a more mixed reception in the US.
Ben Kingsley joins all-star cast in upcoming film adaptation of 'The Jungle Book'Oscar winner Ben Kingsley will provide the voice of聽panther Bagheera in a potentially controversial live-action adaptation of Rudyard Kipling's novel.
15 books about the American Revolution for Fourth of July reading Check out these 15 books about the American Revolution.
Hillary Clinton's 'Hard Choices' is 'effectively banned' in ChinaChinese publishers have declined to purchase translation rights for Clinton's bestseller, said publisher Simon & Schuster, and China's major import agency will not import the book in English.
Raymond Chandler will receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of FameChandler will be one of a small group of writers to join the many actors and directors who have earned Hollywood Walk of Fame stars.
France passes so-called 'Anti-Amazon' LawThe French parliament passed an amendment that would ban Amazon from offering a combined discount and free shipping to customers in France.
'If I Stay' climbs bestseller lists as movie release date approaches'Stay,' by Gayle Forman, is about a teenager involved in a car crash who must decide whether to live or die.
Helen Keller: 10 quotes on her birthday Here are 10 quotes from Helen Keller to mark her 134th birthday.
