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Author Maurice Sendak Honored By Google With Doodle Today [Video]

Bruce Mikells — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 07:36:05 +0000

Google and I would love for you to get reconnected with a great book from your childhood. Today the "doodle" celebrates Maurice Sendak and his classic story, Where the Wild Things Are.

Thompson Square To Release 'Are You Gonna Kiss Me or Not?' Romance Novel

Alanna Conaway — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 19:24:46 +0000

Fresh off their win for Vocal Duo of the Year at the 2012 CMAs, Thompson Square‘s Keifer and Shawna Thompson are now preparing for another exciting career mark to check off their bucket list… first time authors! The duo, along with author Travis Thrasher, will release their first novel, ‘Are You Gonna Kiss Me or [...]

Women Selling Used Copies of 'Fifty Shades of Grey' on eBay

Kathy Landin — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 09:24:57 +0000

If you haven’t yet read the novel that launched a thousand vibrators, and if you prefer your books with the pages already stuck together, here’s your chance. Three industrious housewives are selling their thrice used copy of ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ on eBay.

Kenny Rogers Interview: Legend Dishes on New Book, Retirement and Duet With George Jones

Kevin Richards — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 09:00:48 +0000

The facts are staggering: Kenny Rogers has recorded more than 65 albums, which have sold more than 120 million units worldwide, ranking him #8 on the R.I.A.A.’s list of top-selling male artists of all time. However, it is the song titles that people will remember forever. Country fan or not, you probably know names like ‘Through [...]

Woman Jailed for Overdue Twilight Book and DVD

Jude Walker — Fri, 29 Jun 2012 19:57:44 +0000

Let this next story be a cautionary tale to anyone reading crappy books — “BUY them, don’t check them out at the library!” OK, all kidding aside, this is a sad story. A New Mexico woman named Lori Teel was arrested and spent a night in jail for failing to return the book Twilight and [...]

'Fifty Shades of Grey' Sparks Surprising Retail Boom — Dollars and Sense

Shauna Wright — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 05:18:37 +0000

The juggernaut known as ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ hasn’t just been a boon for its publisher — the bondage-themed erotic novel has also brought a welcome surge of business to sex toy shops, clothing retailers and even hardware stores.

Trace Adkins Narrates New Virtual Children's Book 'Owney: Tales From the Rails'

Alanna Conaway — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 09:45:29 +0000

Trace Adkins can now add narrator to his never-ending list of career accomplishments. Adkins has teamed up with the Smithsonian National Postal Museum to present the true children’s story of Owney — the dog famous for riding the rails and visiting Post Offices across the country in the 1890s — in a new eBook.

This Is Friendship – 8 Year Old Author Writes Book For Her Friend

Bruce Mikells — Sat, 23 Jul 2011 18:35:50 +0000

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Loren and "Shells" are friends. That's just the simple truth of it. Loren is also a published writer and her friend is the topic of her latest book that will come out in August titled "Meet Loren's Special Friend Michelle." Michelle has a missing palate and has trouble speaking. She also has asthma and a learning disability, but that doesn't matter to Loren.

Oprah's Got Your Books

Bruce Mikells — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 08:56:33 +0000

I seem to remember another woman telling me to read these books. Oh yeah it was my high school English teacher. From what I remember the stories are great, the characters amazing and the Cliffs Notes weren’t that expensive. Better set some time aside for Oprah Winfrey’s latest book club pick. The talk show host [...]