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J.K. Rowling wrote it? No wonder 'The Cuckoo's Calling' is so goodJ.K. Rowling used the pseudonym Robert Galbraith to publish her novel 'The Cuckoo's Calling,' which impressed critics but didn't experience notable sales.
Will Ben Affleck star in 'Gone Girl'?Sources say 'Argo' actor and director Ben Affleck is in negotiations to star as Nick, the mysterious husband, in the film version of聽 'Gone Girl.'
Paula Deen to star in comic bookBluewater President Darren Davis states that a 'Female Force' comic book featuring Deen will be published this October despite recent controversy over alleged racial slurs made by Deen.
'The Giver' movie adaptation, starring Jeff Bridges, casts the part of protagonist JonasThe film adaptation of the classic children's novel by Lois Lowry recently cast actor Brenton Thwaites in the part of Jonas, a role for which some fans say he's too old.
Amazon creates a new comic books imprintThe imprint, titled Jet City Comics, released its first title, a work named 'Symposium #1," on July 9.
Bestselling books the week of 7/7/13, according to IndieBound* What's selling best at independent bookstores across America
Turtle DiaryA poignant novel of two lost souls and a dream of freedom, from the author of "Riddley Walker."
Judge finds Apple went against anti-trust laws in e-book price-fixing caseUS District Judge Denise Cote found that Apple was part of a conspiracy to increase e-book retail prices. An Apple spokesperson maintained that 'we've done nothing wrong.'
$10,000 for a good poem, promises a mysterious benefactorAn anonymous poster on Craigslist is looking for a good poem. If a writer submits a promising piece and participates in an interview, they could be considered for a $10,000 prize.
Geeks Out website calls for boycott of 'Ender's Game' movieThe website Geeks Out is asking the public to boycott the film version of author Orson Scott Card's sci-fi novel because of Card's stance against gay marriage.
The ElevenThis slim, delightful novel 鈥� the story of the rise of a painter amid the French Revolution and the Terror that followed 鈥� was the 2009 winner of the French Academy's Grand Prix du Roman.
Colin Firth statue appears in London lake as 'Pride and Prejudice' tributeA statue of Colin Firth, dressed as Mr. Darcy in an homage to his 'Pride and Prejudice' role, has appeared in the Serpentine Lake in London. Colin Firth emerging from a lake in 'Pride and Prejudice' was recently voted the most memorable moment in British drama.
Barnes & Noble CEO steps down following dismal financial reportsBarnes & Noble CEO William Lynch resigned after the company reported disappointing fourth-quarter numbers. The bookstore chain also recently announced that it's seeking another company with which to produce the B&N Nook tablet devices.
Southern Cross the DogTerror and redemption alternate in this darkly lyrical adventure set in the Depression-era South.
Looking back at Gettysburg: Writer Tom Desjardin discusses the legacy of the Civil War conflictGettysburg, which reaches its 150th anniversary this month, was a costly battle for both the Union and Confederate armies. Desjardin discusses how the town recovered from the events and some surprising stories about the battle.
'This Town': What are early reviews saying?Reporter Mark Leibovich's examination of D.C. culture is scheduled to come out July 16.
The Lost Art of Finding Our WayThere was no GPS. How did your ancestors navigate?
What were they reading?: Bestsellers from 1930-2000 Here's a sampling of No. 1 bestsellers from the past eight decades 鈥� all worthy additions to this summer's reading list.
Henry David Thoreau: 10 quotes to mark Independence Day On July 4, 1845, Henry David Thoreau moved to a small cabin he鈥檇 built near Walden Pond outside Concord, Mass. Here are 10 quotes from Thoreau鈥檚 famous narrative.
Jimmy Connors: 12 things I learned from Connors memoir 'The Outsider' Here are a dozen interesting items from "The Outsider: A Memoir" by tennis great Jimmy Connors.