Peter Parker Gets Fired

Hard times have come to Spider-Man's alter ego, Peter Parker. March 4, 2010

Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter Book Trailer

From Seth Grahame-Smith, the man who wrote the New York Times bestselling book Pride and Prejudice and Zombies comes a new tale of Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter. March 3, 2010

Author Barry Hannah Dead at 67

The Oxford, Mississippi newspaper The Oxford Eagle, confirms the death of writer Barry Hannah, author of Geronimo Rex and High Lonesome. March 2, 2010

Anne Rice Short Story Gets Vooked

The Wall Street Journal reports that an ebook company named Vook is releasing a digital version of Anne Rice's 1984 vampire short story, "The Master of Rampling Gate. February 28, 2010

National Enquirer Could Win Pulitzer Prize

Emily Miller at The Huffington Post reports that the Pulitzer Prize Board accept the National Equirer's submission for a Pulitzer Prize. February 25, 2010

Jacqueline Wilson's Books Popular at UK Libraries

The Telegraph reports that Jacqueline Wilson was the most popular library book author of the last decade at UK libraries. February 23, 2010

J.K. Rowling Adamantly Denies Plagiarism Charges

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Apple's Ebook Pricing Secret

There have been many articles written about Apple's plans to sell ebooks on the new iPad for around $14. February 22, 2010

William Shatner Lands Role in Comedy Based on Twitter Stream

Hollywood Reporter says William Shatner has landed the starring role in a comedy based on the Twitter account, @shitmydadsays. February 21, 2010

James Patterson Pens Comic Books

We're not sure when author James Patterson sleeps. February 18, 2010

Oscar Snub: Author of Up in the Air Denied Oscar Ticket

Walter Kirn hasn't been invited to the Oscars and he's not happy. February 18, 2010

Tori Spelling Writing Children's Book

Tori Spelling is writing a children's book. February 17, 2010

Book Page Markers That Resemble Leaves

The clever little green page markers called Green Markers resemble leaves. February 17, 2010

James Cameron is Writing an Avatar Prequel

Director James Cameron is writing an Avatar novel. February 17, 2010

Roger Ebert's Inspiring Life After Cancer

Esquire has an interesting article about what life is today for Roger Ebert. February 16, 2010

Francine Pascal Writing Sweet Valley High Sequel

Francine Pascal, the creator of the popular Sweet Valley High series has announced that she is writing a shocking sequel that will follow the beloved Wakefield twins, Elizabeth and Jessica, into their thirties. February 15, 2010

Dick Francis Dead at 89

Retired British jockey and New York Times bestselling author Dick Francis has died at the age of 89. February 15, 2010

White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs Launches Twitter Account

White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs has launched a Twitter account, @PressSec. February 13, 2010

Two Investors Vie for Majority Stake in Barnes and Noble

Publisher's Weekly reports that Aletheia Research & Management has increased its stake in Barnes and Noble. February 11, 2010

Indiana Pacers Owner Buys Kirkus

Kirkus Reviews got rescued by a white knight from the NBA. February 11, 2010

Katherine Heigl is Stephanie Plum

It's been a very long wait for Janet Evanovich fans. February 9, 2010

D.A. Powell Wins $100,000 Kingsley Tufts Poetry Award

Claremont Graduate University has announced D. February 9, 2010

J.D. Salinger's Widow Thanks Town for Guarding Their Privacy For Many Years

J.D. Salinger's widow, Colleen Salinger, thanked her town for guarding their privacy in a letter to the Cornish Valley News. February 4, 2010

12,000 Ricky Gervais Flanimal Books Stolen

A shipment of 12,000 Flanimals Pop-Up children's books written by comedian Ricky Gervais has was stolen on the way to Candlewick Press' Indiana warehouse. February 3, 2010

Anthony Peckham to Recive WGA West Paul Selvin Award

Variety reports that the Writers Guild of America West will honor Invictus screenwriter Anthony Peckham as recipient of its Paul Selvin Award. February 3, 2010