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2013 Oscar nominations: 15 films that came from the printed page The list of Oscar nominations features 15 movies that got their start in the world of words, from Snow White to a Tolstoy classic.
Poet Richard Blanco is chosen as inaugural poet for 2013Richard Blanco 鈥� who will compose an original poem to recite at Obama's Jan. 21 swearing-in 鈥� will be the first Latino, the first openly gay, and youngest inaugural poet ever.
My Autobiography, by Charlie ChaplinIn his autobiography, Charlie Chaplin is forthcoming with his childhood recollections but oddly reticent when it comes to discussing his film achievements.
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Peter Pan moves to WWII in a new comic book seriesCaptain Hook becomes a Nazi and Peter Pan is a freedom fighter in the series 'Peter Panzerfaust.'
'Where'd You Go, Bernadette' moves toward the big screenThe movie version of Maria Semple's novel will be produced by Nina Jacobson ('The Hunger Games') and Megan Ellison ('Zero Dark Thirty').
4 mysteries with great locations, finely detailed plots From 18th-century Sweden to contemporary Japan, these thrillers take readers around the globe.
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Bestselling books the week of 1/10/13, according to IndieBound* What's selling best at independent bookstores across America.
Publication of a book on Scientology is cancelled in the UK after legal threatsLawrence Wright's book 'Going Clear: Scientology, Hollywood and the Prison of Belief' was yanked by its UK publisher Transworld but will still be released in America.
Print book sales fell in 2012 鈥� but no faster than they did in 2011, says NielsenA Nielsen BookScan survey reveals that in 2012 unit sales of paper books dropped more than 9 percent, more or less the same amount that they declined in 2011 and 2010.
PinnedSharon Flake's young adult novel shows high school at its best and worst and gets to the heart of its two teenage main characters.
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Elvis Presley: 10 quotes on his birthday Celebrate the 78th birthday of Elvis Presley, 鈥淭he King鈥� of rock and roll, with these 10 quotes.
'Print is Here to Stay': a WSJ article spreads like wildfireWriter Nicholas Carr's essay arguing that print will live on is all over the Internet.
Bill O'Reilly's 'Killing Kennedy' will be adapted as a National Geographic specialNational Geographic and director Ridley Scott, the producers behind the adaptation of O'Reilly's 'Killing Lincoln,' will also take on 'Killing Kennedy.'
'West by West': 20 stories from Jerry West's autobiography Basketball great Jerry West's autobiography is rife with revelations about the legend.
West by West: My Charmed, Tormented LifeAttention, basketball fans: Jerry West鈥檚 bestselling autobiography is now available in paperback.聽 聽
5 great interviews with female crime authors From Denise Mina to Nevada Barr, here are recent insights from some of the best contemporary female crime authors.
Happy holidays for indie bookstores 鈥� but not for Barnes & NobleBarnes & Noble reported disappointing holiday sales numbers while, in contrast, some independent bookstores said they had their best month ever.