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'History Matters,' a posthumous essay collection by David McCullough, will be published this fall

'History Matters,' a posthumous essay collection by David McCullough, will be published this fall

NEW YORK (AP) — A collection of essays by the late David McCullough , including some never published before, will be released this fall. “History Matters” is scheduled for Sept. 16, Simon & Schuster announced Tuesday.
'Hello, Eric, it's Oprah.' Author Eric Puchner is latest member of Winfrey book club

'Hello, Eric, it's Oprah.' Author Eric Puchner is latest member of Winfrey book club

NEW YORK (AP) — Eric Puchner is a well-regarded fiction writer whose new novel, “Dream State,” tells a story about life's unexpected and improbable twists.
Antonine Maillet, author and proud raconteur of the Acadian people, dead at 95

Antonine Maillet, author and proud raconteur of the Acadian people, dead at 95

MONTREAL — Antonine Maillet — novelist, playwright, and proud Acadian — has died at the age of 95. Her publisher, Leméac, announced the news Monday on social media, saying the author had died overnight at her home in Montreal.
Avan Jogia splays himself open with his poetry in 'Autopsy (of an ex-teen heartthrob)'

Avan Jogia splays himself open with his poetry in 'Autopsy (of an ex-teen heartthrob)'

TORONTO — Avan Jogia wants to show you his guts.
It's a publishing fairy tale. 'Hansel and Gretel' is reimagined by Stephen King and Maurice Sendak

It's a publishing fairy tale. 'Hansel and Gretel' is reimagined by Stephen King and Maurice Sendak

An upcoming edition of “Hansel and Gretel” combines the dark and singular talents of two literary giants who apparently never met: Stephen King and the late Maurice Sendak .
'Cable Cowboy' John Malone has a memoir out in September

'Cable Cowboy' John Malone has a memoir out in September

NEW YORK (AP) — The billionaire media pioneer known as “The Cable Cowboy” has written a memoir. John Malone 's “Born to Be Wired” will be published Sept 2.
Misty Copeland's new picture story, 'Bunheads, Act 2,' will be out in September

Misty Copeland's new picture story, 'Bunheads, Act 2,' will be out in September

NEW YORK (AP) — Misty Copeland is ready to take young readers on another imaginary trip to the ballet. The celebrated principal dancer with the American Ballet Theatre has a follow-up planned to her best-selling picture book, “Bunheads.” On Sept.

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Top Paid Books (US Bestseller List): 1. Bonded in Death by J. D. Robb - (St. Martin’s Publishing Group) 2. Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros - (Entangled Publishing, LLC) 3. Open Season by Jonathan Kellerman - (Random House Publishing Group) 4.
Margaret Atwood memoir to explore seminal moments, inspiration behind famous books

Margaret Atwood memoir to explore seminal moments, inspiration behind famous books

TORONTO — Margaret Atwood’s next book will be an autobiography. Her Canadian publisher McClelland & Stewart says it will peel back the curtain on Atwood’s writing and "the sparkling inner workings" of her imagination.
Book Review: In 'You Didn't Hear This From Me,' Kelsey McKinney wants you to reconsider gossip

Book Review: In 'You Didn't Hear This From Me,' Kelsey McKinney wants you to reconsider gossip

Kelsey McKinney bookends her new collection of essays on gossip with a word from Emily Dickinson: “Tell all the truth but tell it slant.