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- 'Wonder' author R.J. Palacio announces new worksTwo upcoming projects, a book and an e-story, will be set in the 'Wonder' universe.
- J.K. Rowling announces sequel to 'The Cuckoo's Calling'Rowling will release a sequel, titled 'The Silkworm,' to 'Cuckoo,' working again under the pseudonym of Robert Galbraith.
- Code Name: Johnny WalkerPseudonymous writer 'Johnny Walker,' an Iraqi, tells the story of his time as an interpreter for the US Navy SEALs.
- 4 audiobooks that are great for a little escapism These four audio books offer a good dose of escapism with a little education thrown in.
- Penguin Books India pulls controversial book on HinduismPenguin Books India agreed to withdraw the book from circulation in India as well as destroy every copy of the book.
- Isabel Allende disdains mystery genreBestselling writer Isabel Allende called 'Ripper,' her latest novel, 'a joke.' 'I'm not a fan of mysteries,' she told NPR. 'I realized I cannot write that kind of book.'
- Silence Once BegunA set of mysterious disappearances in Japan takes readers down a rabbit hole of deceit.
- Valentine's Day: Bookstores celebrate all over the worldValentine's Day: Many bookstores have embraced the holiday in manners both touching and funny. Two bookstores celebrated Valentine's Day by offering to set up customers on a 'blind date' with a book.
- 'House of Cards' novel comes to the US for the first time'House of Cards' by Michael Dobbs is available electronically in America for the first time and will be available in print form this March. 'House of Cards' has been adapted for TV in the UK and the US.
- 10 basketball nuggets I learned from "Dr. J: The Autobiography" Here are 10 "windows" on the life of basketball Hall of Famer Julius Erving from gleaned from "Dr. J: The Autobiography," written with Karl Taro.
- Portrait of Hilary Mantel to be displayed at the British LibraryThe portrait of Hilary Mantel is the first painting of a living author to be displayed at the British Library. The painting intends to show Mantel鈥檚 鈥渋mpact in the world.鈥
- Winter Olympics: How well do you know Russian literature?
The Winter Olympics have everyone focused on the host country of Russia. You may know your speed-skating and curling events, but how well do you know Russia's literary past? Test your knowledge!
- PerfectIn a mere two seconds, can a seemingly perfect life be hopelessly derailed?
- Booktrack adds a soundtrack to your readingThrough the program, authors and readers make a playlist of music and sound effects for a novel.
- Gabrielle Giffords, Mark Kelly will release a book on gun controlThe book is expected to be published this June.
- Johnny Depp will reportedly star as James 'Whitey' Bulger in 'Black Mass' film adaptationA movie adaptation of the book has long been rumored, but it's now reportedly moving forward and will soon begin production.
- Landry ParkLibrarian Bethany Hagen spins a futuristic tale for young adults that echoes 'Gone with the Wind,' Jane Austen, and 'Downton Abbey.'
- Reader recommendation: Help Thanks WowMonitor readers share their favorite book picks.
- What is the most literate city in America?Central Connecticut State University president John Miller recently released his annual rankings for most and least literate cities in the US.
- Valentine's Day: 10 quotes about love from great authors From the good to the bad and from the humorous to the sublime, 10 authors express their thoughts about romance.