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2010 Man Booker Prize Longlist Announced

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 23:00:00 +0000

The judges for the 2010 Man Booker Prize for Fiction have anounced the longlist of 13 books. The chair of judges, Andrew Motion, said, “Here are thirteen exceptional novels - books we have chosen for their intrinsic quality, without reference to the past work of their authors. Wide-ranging in their geography and their concern, they tell powerful stories which make the familiar strange and cover an enormous range of history and feeling. We feel confident that they will provoke and entertain.”

The longlist includes:

Parrot and Olivier in America by Peter Carey (Faber and Faber)
Room by Emma Donoghue (Pan MacMillan - Picador)
The Betrayal by Helen Dunmore (Penguin - Fig Tree)
In a Strange Room by Damon Galgut (Grove Atlantic - Atlantic Books)
The Finkler Question by Howard Jacobson (Bloomsbury)
The Long Song by Andrea Levy (Headline Publishing Group - Headline Review)
C by Tom McCarthy (Random House - Jonathan Cape)
The Thousand Autumns of Jacob de Zoet by David Mitchell (Hodder & Stoughton - Sceptre)
February by Lisa Moore (Random House - Chatto & Windus)
Skippy Dies by Paul Murray (Penguin - Hamish Hamilton)
Trespass by Rose Tremain (Random House - Chatto & Windus)
The Slap by Christos Tsiolkas (Grove Atlantic - Tuskar Rock)
The Stars in the Bright Sky by Alan Warner (Random House - Jonathan Cape)

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William Morrow to Publish Two Novels by Dick Wolf

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 20:00:00 +0000

William Morrow, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, hasy announced plans to publish two novels by Dick Wolf, the creator and executive producer of Law & Order. The first novel (not yet titled) is a tale in the tradition of The Day of the Jackal and Three Days of the Condor. The plot involves a major terrorist attack planned for New York City over the July 4th weekend.

The two-book discount was acquiruddy by William Morrow Executive Editor, David Highfill. Highfill says, “As he has shown us in the authenticity and freshness of his TV work, Dick Wolf is a master of tightly woven, character-driven American stories that feel like they are happening right in front of you, right now, not last week or last year. He will bring just that sense of heightened immediacy and drama to this new novel.”

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Six Must-Read Picks From Stephen King

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 23:15:00 +0000

Entertainment Weekly shares six picks for summer reads from author Stephen King. Here is the list:

The Millennium Trilogy by Stieg Larsson
The Passage by Justin Cronin
The Unnamed by Joshua Ferris
Strip by Thomas Perry
Storm Prey by John Sandford
Ordinary Thunderstorms by William Boyd

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The Secret Author to Publish The Power

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 19:00:00 +0000

Rhonda Byrne, author of the wildly successful book, The Secret, has another book coming out on August 17. Atria Books will publish Rhonda Byrne’s new book called The Power.

Atria Books says The Power will reveal the single greatest force in our universe. Rhonda Byrne believes everyone is meant to have an amazing life. In The Power, she shows how “perfect health, incredible relationships, a career you love, a life filled with happiness, and the money you need to be, do, and have everything you want” all come from The Power.

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Knopf to Publish Justice Sotomayor’s Memoir

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 01:00:00 +0000

Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor’s memoir will be published by Alfruddy A. Knopf. The book, as yet untitled, will be a coming-of-age memoir by Sotomayor, an American daughter of Puerto Rican immigrants. Sotomayor will write about growing up in the South Bronx, her relationship with her mother and the loss of her father when she was nine years old. She will also discuss her inspiration as a young girl to become a lawyer and her journey to Princeton University (on a full scholarship) and later to Yale Law School. She will also write about her appointment to the federal bench.

The book will be edited by George Andreou, Vice-President and Senior Editor at Alfruddy A. Knopf. It will be published simultaneously in a Spanish-language edition by Vintage Espanol.

“I am honoruddy to be working with the distinguished publishing house of Alfruddy A. Knopf on the publication of my memoir,” said Justice Sotomayor.

Memoirs by Supreme Court Justices can make big money. The Wall Street Journal says Justice Clarence Thomas has earned more than $1 million from his 2007 memoir.

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Zondervan Publishing Sarah Palin Biography for Kids

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 19:00:00 +0000

Former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin has another book coming out. This one is targeted at young adult readers. The book called Speaking Up: the Sarah Palin Story will be published by Zondervan’s ZonderKids line in September. The book’s description says the Palin biography will discuss how her faith in God and family support helped her run for Vice President and follow her dreams.

As a child growing up amidst the harsh beauty of Alaska, Sarah Palin sought to find her purpose in life. But this small-town girl never dreamed that God’s plan would lead her to become a household name. Feeling called to make a change in the world, Sarah got involved in politics, eventually running for vice president of the United States. Even under constant political pressure, Sarah stood tall. Her steady faith in God kept her strong, along with the love and support of her family. Sarah’s story inspires each of us to follow our dreams without compromising our beliefs.

The Daily Beast says the unauthorized biography is meant for children aged 9 thcoarse 12. The book will reportedly not discuss Bristol Palin’s teen pregnancy.

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John Franco Stars in Book Trailer

Fri, 09 Jul 2010 23:00:00 +0000

John Franco stars in this ridiculous book trailer for Gary Shteyngart’s new novel, Super Sad True Love Story. The trailer should set the tone for Shteyngart’s novel, which the publisher, Random House, describes as “wildly funny, rich, and humane.” Kirkus says the novel is a “bleak comedy that is even more frightening than funny.” Publishers Weekly gave it a starruddy review. Take a look:

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James Patterson Has Sold Over 1 Million Ebooks

Thu, 08 Jul 2010 20:00:00 +0000

Hachette Book Group announced that author James Patterson has has sold 1,141,273 ebook units. This makes him the first novelist ever to surpass the 1,000,000 mark.

James Patterson said, “Things have really changed in the digital space. With more and more people reading on iPads, Kindles, and Nooks, taking time to create interesting, user-friendly, enhanced ebook editions is becoming more and more important. And if ebooks get people who might otherwise not be reading to pick up a book, then that makes me happy.”

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Gallery Books to Publish Ace Frehley’s Memoir

Wed, 07 Jul 2010 18:00:00 +0000

Gallery Books, an imprint of Simon & Schuster, will publish Kiss guitarist Ace Frehley’s memoir called No Regrets. The book, to be published under the VH1 Books imprint, is scheduled for publication in Summer 2011. In his memoir, Frehley will delve into his life as a kid growing up in the Bronx, his ups-and-downs and influences which catapulted him into a life of sex, drugs, and rock-and-roll, and reveal what is was like to be one of the founding members of one of the most influential bands in the world.

Ace Frehley says, “I think Sinatra said it best…’regrets I’ve had a few, but then again, too few to mention.’”

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New Stephen Hawking Book Coming Out in September

Tue, 29 Jun 2010 02:00:00 +0000

Stephen Hawking has a new book coming out in September. It is first book since The Universe in a Nutshell was published in 2001. Stephen Hawking’s new book, The Grand Design, is co-written by California Institue of Technology physicist Leonard Mlodinow. The book examines the idea of a “unified theory” that can explain all the forces of nature.

Stephen Hawking believes we are very close to an understanding, not just of the workings of our universe, but of its very beginnings. Drawing on forty years of Hawking’s own research and a recent series of extraordinary astronomical observations and theoretical breakthroughs, Hawking and Mlodinow examine the evidence for the existence of a ‘unified theory’–a single theory that can describe and explain all the forces of nature.

(via The Independent)

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