ALA Announces Top Ten Most Challenged Books for 2012

The American Library Association's Office for Intellectual Freedom has released a list of the most banned books in 2012. April 16, 2013

Ray Bradbury's Books to be Released in Ebook Form

William Morrow announced that sixteen of Ray Bradbury's classic titles will be released in ebook form. April 13, 2013

Trailer for Romeo and Juliet Starring Hailee Steinfeld and Douglas Booth

Here is the new trailer for Downton Abbey creator Julian Fellowes' take on Shakespeare's classic tale, Romeo and Juliet. April 12, 2013

President Obama Reads Chicka Chicka Boom Boom at 2013 White House Easter Egg Roll

President Obama read Chicka Chicka Boom Boom by Bill Martin Jr. April 11, 2013

Craig Childs Wins 2013 Orion Book Award

Craig Childs has won the 2013 Orion Book Award for his book, Apocalyptic Planet: Field Guide to the Everending Earth. April 11, 2013

Julie Taymor Settles Royalty Claims Lawsuit Over Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark

Entertainment Weekly reports that the big lawsuit over Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark has finally be settled. April 10, 2013

Barnes and Noble Launches Nook Press

Barnes and Noble announced the launch of Nook Press, a new self-publishing platform. April 9, 2013

HarperCollins Says Retrial Will Not Delay Amanda Knox Memoir

An Italian court has made the surprising decision to retry Amanda Knox for the murder of Meredith Kercher in 2007. April 6, 2013

Julianne Moore Stars in The English Teacher

Julianne Moore plays Linda Sinclair, an English teacher in a small town in Pennsylvania in the film, The English Teacher. April 5, 2013

Blogigng FAQ: How Do I Find Blogs?

How does one go about finding blogs? It used to harder than it is. It is now very, very easy. April 4, 2013

Hillary Clinton Inks Book Deal With Simon and Schuster

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has inked a deal with Simon & Schuster for a new book which will discuss her experiences as Secretary of State and will present her ideas for the U. April 4, 2013

Third Trailer for The Great Gatsby Starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Carey Mulligan

Here is the thrid, full length trailer for Baz Luhrmann's The Great Gatsby. April 4, 2013

Film Critic Roger Ebert Dies at 70

The Chicago Sun Times reports that film critic Roger Ebert has died at the age of 70. April 4, 2013

Ahmet Zappa Publishes Children's Picture Book

Ahmet Zappa, son of late musician/composer Frank Zappa, has published his first children's picture book, Because I'm Your Dad, with Disney-Hyperion. April 2, 2013

Truman Capote's Breakfast at Tiffany's Manuscript Up for Auction

Truman Capote's Breakfast at Tiffany's is going up for auction. April 2, 2013

Twitter Announces Launch of Twttr, a Vowel Free Twitter

Twitter has announced the launch of a Twttr, a vowel-free version of Twitter and plans to start charging for the regular (now premium) Twitter. April 1, 2013

April's Fool's: Google's Levity Algorithm Helps Liven Up Office Meetings

Google has launched the Levity Algorithm on April 1st. April 1, 2013

April Fool's: Guardian Launches Guardian Goggles

The Guardian took a clever April Fool's spin on Google Glass with the launch of the Guardian Goggles. April 1, 2013

E.L. James Inks Deal for Limited Edition Fifty Shades of Grey Toilet Paper

It's April Fool's Day which makes for some entertaining news headlines. April 1, 2013

Buzz Aldrin Shares Mars Mission Plan in New Book

Astronaut Buzz Aldrin advocates a manned mission to Mars in his upcoming book, Mission to Mars: My Vision for Space Exploration. March 31, 2013

Legendary Music Producer Phil Ramone Dies at 79

Legendary songwriter, engineer and music producer Phil Ramone has died at the age of 79, reports CNN. March 30, 2013

Wimpy Kid 8 Set for Global November 2013 Release

Amulet Books, an imprint of Abrams, has announced that the eighth book in the popular Wimpy Kids series will have a major major simultaneous international release in November 2013. March 29, 2013

Amazon to Acquire Book Recommendation Site Goodreads

Amazon has announced plans to acquire Goodreads, a book recommendations community. March 28, 2013

Newly Discovered Oscar Wilde Letter Contains Writing Advice

The Telegraph reports that a previously unseen Oscar Wilde letter has been found. March 28, 2013

Emmy Winning Simpsons and Thor Screenwriter Don Payne Dies at 48

Emmy award-winning screenwriter Don Payne has died at the age of 48, according to the L. March 28, 2013