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Wimbledon 2014: excerpts from 5 noteworthy books about tennis As Wimbledon begins on June 23, check out these excerpts from five insider looks at the game of tennis.
World Cup: Literary stars face off soccer-style in Penguin UK's Penguin CupIn the Penguin Cup, writers from 16 countries are playing in imaginary match-ups.
Stephen King's most recent screenwriting effort is for the TV series 'Under the Dome''Under the Dome' is based on King's novel of the same name. 'I knew that George R.R. Martin had written a few episodes of 'Game of Thrones,' and I was very jealous,' said King.
Mary Poppins' real-life inspiration flies again this NovemberP.L. Travers's iconic character, Mary Poppins, was based in part on her great aunt. In 1941, she wrote a story about her aunt for family and friends, and now it's coming to the general public for the first time.
'The Silkworm' is now available on Amazon 鈥� but the shipping time keeps changingJ.K. Rowling's bestseller 'The Silkworm' 鈥� previously unavailable to Amazon customers 鈥� can now be ordered, although shipping time is still slow. 'The Silkworm' is published by Hachette, with whom Amazon is currently involved in a dispute.聽
Author Emily Schultz's book is mistaken for a Stephen King work 鈥� but her wallet is happy about itAfter some King fans mistakenly bought Schultz's novel 'Joyland' because it shares a title with one of King's books, Schultz began chronicling just how she's spending that extra royalty money.
The 2014 PEN Pinter prize goes to Salman RushdieThe author of 'The Satanic Verses' and 'Midnight's Children' has been selected to receive the 2014 PEN Pinter prize for his literary works for their 'unflinching, unswerving' views on society, according to the English PEN organization.
Amazon phone: What does it mean for bookstores?The new Amazon Fire phone comes with technology that allows consumers to scan an item and then purchase it on Amazon.聽
4 audiobooks about love From the affection found in romantic courtships to feelings between friends or family members, these four audiobooks all tell stories of love.
'Price of Fame' continues to chronicle the remarkable life of playwright Clare Boothe LuceSylvia Jukes Morris's new title dexterously details the second half of Luce's life.
Reader recommendation: The Training GroundMonitor readers share their favorite book picks.
'Game of Thrones': Twitter users put a Westeros twist on children's booksTwitter users are subbing in 'Thrones' themes for famous children's book titles.
25 of the best new middle grade novels These titles are the very best of new middle grade novels released so far this year.
'Sons of Wichita' is a rollicking, revealing look at the powerful Koch brothersDavid and Charles 鈥� two of the four Koch brothers and the sixth richest people in the world 鈥� are regularly accused of buying elections.
Reader recommendation: Sundays at EightMonitor readers share their favorite book picks.
'Written in My Own Heart's Blood' author Diana Gabaldon will appear on the Starz 'Outlander' TV seriesGabaldon said she will have a short amount of dialogue and will appear during the first season.
'The Casual Vacancy' TV cast will include Michael Gambon, Rory KinnearGambon starred as wizard Dumbledore in the movie series based on 'Vacancy' author J.K. Rowling's 'Harry Potter' novels.
Most important summer activity for kids? Not reading, many parents say.Although 83 percent of parents say it is very or extremely important that their children read this summer, only 17 percent say it is the most important activity, a new survey finds. Playing outside scores higher.
Bestselling books the week of 5/19/14, according to IndieBound* What's selling best in independent bookstores across America.
Reader recommendation: Poems of Ralph Waldo EmersonMonitor readers share their favorite book picks.
