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The Algorithm That Predicts Whether a Novel Will Be a Bestseller (July 11, 2016): Jodie Archer and Matt Jockers have created an algorithm to determine if a novel will be a bestseller. They claim a successful prediction rate of 80%.
After Heated Debate, Dr. Maya Angelou Has New Jersey School Named After Her (June 22, 2016): Dr. Maya Angelou will have an elementary school named after her in New Jersey after a heated battle over whether to name the school after her or President Obama.
Israeli Author Etgar Keret Wins 2016 Charles Bronfman Prize (June 12, 2016): Israeli author and screenwriter Etgar Keret has won the 2016 Charles Bronfman Prize, which carries a purse of $100,000.
Independent Bookstore BooksActually Installs Book Vending Machines in Singapore (June 3, 2016): Books Actually, an independent bookstore and publisher in Singapore, is placing book vending machines around the city.
Cassandra Clare and Wesley Chu Teaming Up for Magnus Bane Series (May 30, 2016): Mortal Instruments author Cassandra Clare is teaming up with Wesley Chu for a new series about sorcerer Magnus Bane for Simon and Schuster.
Jonathan Franzen Blows Two Shakespeare Questions on Jeopardy! (May 20, 2016): Jonathan Franzen blew two easy questions about Shakespeare on Jeopardy! He nailed the Bird category, though, and won money for the American Bird Conservancy.
New Version of Dan Brown's The Da Vinci Code Being Released for Young Adults (May 18, 2016): Dan Brown's The Da Vinci Code is getting a new look and some editing for a young adult audience. The book will be released in September, before Inferno hits theaters.
Veronica Roth Ventures Into Science Fiction in Carve the Mark (May 17, 2016): Veronica Roth's next series will be science fiction. It starts with Carve the Mark which arrives in stores early next year.
Women Writers Dominate 2015 Nebula Awards (May 16, 2016): Women won in all category but one at the 2015 Nebula Awards. The winning novel is uprooted by Naomi Novik.
Han Kang and Deborah Smith Win 2016 Man Booker International Prize (May 16, 2016): Han Kang and Deborah Smith won the 2016 Man Booker International Prize for the novel, The Vegetarian.
Ta-Nehisi Coates Talks Writing New Black Panther Comics Series (May 15, 2016): National Book Award winner Ta-Nehisi Coates discusses writing the new Black Panther comics series for Marvel and his take on the character.
George R.R. Martin Releases New Chapter From The Winds of Winter (May 12, 2016): George R.R. Martin has released a new chapter from Winds of Winter, written from the point of view of Princess Arianne of Dorn.
X-Files Young Adult Novels Will Follow Mulder and Scully as Teenagers (April 12, 2016): Detectives Mulder and Scully will play teenagers in a new young adult book series coming out in 2017.
Mia Alvar Wins 2016 PEN/Robert W. Bingham Prize for Debut Fiction (April 12, 2016): Mia Alvar has won the $25,000 PEN/Robert W. Bingham Prize for Debut Fiction for her story collection, In the Country.
Toni Morrison to be Awarded the 2016 Edward MacDowell Medal (April 10, 2016): American novelist Toni Morrison will be awarded the 2016 Edward MacDowell Medal for her outstanding contribution to American culture. The event is open to the public
J.K. Rowling Shares Rejection Letters With Fans (March 25, 2016): J.K. Rowling posted two of the rejection letters she received for her first crime novel which she wrote under the name Robert Galbraith.
Nora Roberts Signs Six Book Deal With St. Martin's Press (March 12, 2016): Internationally bestselling author Nora Roberts has signed a six book deal with St. Martin's Press. She is very happy with her new publishing home.
J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter Chair Up for Auction (March 12, 2016): The chair J.K. Rowling used to write the first two Harry Potter books is being auctioned off. The oak chair will have an opening bid of $45,000.
Margaret Atwood Dons an Octopus Hat to Accept Red Tentacle Award (March 9, 2016): Margaret Atwood has won the 2015 Kitschies Red Tentacle Award for best novel. She wore an octopus fascinator to accept the British award for fantastic fiction.
Prince of Tides Author Pat Conroy Dead at 70 (March 6, 2016): Bestselling novelist Pat Conroy has died of pancreatic cancer at the age of 70.
