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Clive James on Dan Brown: 'I pity him deeply'

Wed, 05/15/2013 - 7:40am
The British critic, who did a new translation of 'Divine Comedy,' shares his thoughts.

New Voices: Chinese-American author Bill Cheng

Wed, 05/15/2013 - 4:57am
His debut novel, 'Southern Cross the Dog,' is about a young black man in Mississippi.

Graduation gift guide: Books beyond 'Oh, the Places You'll Go'

Wed, 05/15/2013 - 1:07am
A guide to the perfect books to give your grad.

Book Buzz: Judy Blume's 'Tiger Eyes' adapted for film

Tue, 05/14/2013 - 9:27pm
E-book sales are up by 43%, but that's viewed as a slowdown in the market.

Dante's 'Inferno' inspired Dan Brown's 'Inferno'

Tue, 05/14/2013 - 8:01am
Adventuresome professor Robert Langdon, returns in a novel inspired by Dante's 'Inferno.'

Dan Brown has 'no doubt' 'Inferno' will be a movie

Tue, 05/14/2013 - 8:01am
Dan Brown's 'Inferno' likely will become a movie, but 'The Lost Symbol' comes first.

'Yellow Birds' author Kevin Powers picks his favorite books

Mon, 05/13/2013 - 1:00am
His book is about the Iraq War.

Excerpt: 'We Are Water' by Wally Lamb

Mon, 05/13/2013 - 12:00am
Read an excerpt of the upcoming book from the author of two of Oprah's Book Club selections.

Books: New and noteworthy

Sun, 05/12/2013 - 2:00am
New Dan Brown novel goes on sale May 14.

Book Buzz: Has 'Fifty Shades' found its director?

Thu, 05/09/2013 - 9:04pm
Plus, Mother's Day reads and literary tattoos.

Famous mothers/authors share Mother's Day favorites

Thu, 05/09/2013 - 1:34am
Jodi Picoult, Jennifer Weiner and others share the best book they ever got for Mother's Day.

Book Buzz: 'Sex and the City' author's book leaked

Wed, 05/08/2013 - 7:59am
Plus, Dexter's Michael C. Hall is adapting a book into a series for Showtime.

Five questions for mother/author Alexandra Stoddard

Wed, 05/08/2013 - 3:10am
The 71-year-old has a new book, 'The Shared Wisdom of Mothers and Daughters.'

Five great books about libraries

Wed, 05/08/2013 - 3:00am
The world's strongest librarian gives his recommendations.

'Strongest librarian' does battle against Tourette's

Wed, 05/08/2013 - 2:56am
Josh Hanagarne's memoir traces the librarian's battle with Tourette's Syndrome.

Top Chefs judge each other's recipes

Wed, 05/08/2013 - 1:00am
Richard Blais and Fabio Viviani both have new cookbooks out.

Cover reveal: Rick Riordan's heroes meet in 'The Son of Sobek'

Tue, 05/07/2013 - 8:01am
The crossover mythology tale that Rick Riordan's fans have been asking for is on its way.

Original MTV VJs go 'Unplugged' in new book

Tue, 05/07/2013 - 8:01am
Nina Blackwood, Martha Quinn, Alan Hunter and Mark Goodman share off-camera experiences.

Five reasons 'Gatsby' is the great American novel

Tue, 05/07/2013 - 1:57am
The fifth film version of 'The Great Gatsby' sparks debate over the novel's greatness.

'The Great Gatsby' by the numbers

Tue, 05/07/2013 - 1:54am
F.Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby is a best seller thanks to upcoming movie out Friday