Sarah Palin finishes 400-page memoir, 'Going Rogue,' to be released Nov. 17September 30th, 2009 Palin finishes memoir, 'Going Rogue,' out Nov. 17NEW YORK — That was fast.
New Dan Brown novel, 'The Lost Symbol,' tops 2 million in first weekSeptember 22nd, 2009 New Dan Brown novel tops 2 million markNEW YORK — Dan Brown's new novel has passed the 2 million mark and bested Bill Clinton's "My Life" in the record books. Doubleday announced Tuesday that hardcover, audio and e-book sales for "The Lost Symbol" topped 2 million copies for its first week of release in the United States, Britain and Canada.
Dan Brown's 'The Lost Symbol' sells more than 1 million first day of saleSeptember 16th, 2009 Quick million for new Dan Brown bookNEW YORK — Dan Brown does it again, on paper and on the screen. Doubleday announced Wednesday that "The Lost Symbol," Brown's first novel since "The Da Vinci Code," has already sold more than 1 million copies after being on sale for one day in the United States, Canada and Britain.
Hold that Kindle: E-book release delayed for Kennedy memoirSeptember 10th, 2009 E-book release delayed for Kennedy memoirNEW YORK — E-book fans will have to wait for a download of Sen. Ted Kennedy's memoir.
Annual arts festival coming up in Jackson Hole, Wyo.August 31st, 2009 Annual arts festival coming up in Jackson HoleJACKSON HOLE, Wyo. — Thousands of art-lovers attend the Jackson Hole Fall Arts Festival each year, scheduled this fall for Sept.
Oprah Winfrey tweet announces upcoming book club pick, 1st in a yearAugust 25th, 2009 Winfrey tweet says new book pick coming next monthNEW YORK — Check your Twitter: Oprah Winfrey has some news. The talk show host tweeted Monday that her first new book club pick in a year will be announced Friday, Sept.
Some 'Last Words' are coming posthumously from George Carlin in new bookJuly 14th, 2009 Some final words coming from George CarlinNEW YORK — Some final thoughts are coming from George Carlin. Free Press, an imprint of Simon & Schuster, said Tuesday that the comedian's book "Last Words" will be published in November.
Judge blocks US publication of book billed as sequel to classic 'Catcher in the Rye'July 1st, 2009 Judge blocks publication of Salinger spinoff bookNEW YORK — A federal judge has ruled that a Swedish author cannot publish in the United States a book he wrote that was advertised as a sequel to J.D. Salinger's "The Catcher In The Rye."
Judge Deborah Batts issued her ruling Wednesday after hearing arguments in a lawsuit brought by the 90-year-old Salinger against the publishers of "60 Years Later: Coming Through the Rye."
The book was scheduled to be published in the United States this summer.
Start the Presses: Instant Michael Jackson books coming.June 30th, 2009 Instant Michael Jackson books comingNEW YORK — The "instant" books on Michael Jackson are coming soon. People and Life magazine each are preparing commemorative editions, due in August.
Steroids, schmeroids. Fans yawn at A-Rod tell-allJune 10th, 2009 Fans yawn at A-Rod tell-allNEW YORK — Remember that tell-all book about A-Rod?
Just a month after making headlines with its allegations that the New York Yankees star likely used steroids as far back as high school, Selena Roberts' "A-Rod: The Many Lives of Alex Rodriguez" has vanished from best seller lists. Published in early May by HarperCollins with an announced first printing of 150,000, "A-Rod" has sold just 16,000 copies so far, according to Nielsen BookScan, which tracks about 75 percent of industry sales.
Chris Brown says he's 'not a monster'May 28th, 2009 LONDON - R and B singer Chris Brown said he's 'not a monster' in a video message posted on YouTube ahead of a court hearing over a criminal charge that he attacked pop singer/ex-girlfriend Rihanna, leaving her bruised and bloodied. Brown has received much criticism in relation to his well-publicised altercation with Rihanna in Los Angeles on 8 February (09).
Rihanna's latest track hits out at Chris BrownMay 12th, 2009 LONDON - Singer Rihanna has finally broken her dignified silence after a long time, as she has apparently lashed out at her alleged attacker Chris Brown through her latest track titled 'Silly Boy'. Rihanna's pal Kanye West has posted the demo track 'Silly Boy' on the Internet, which is about a woman who refuses to take back her beau, who does not know how to treat her.
WALL STREET JOURNAL BEST-SELLERSMay 9th, 2009 BC-US--Best Sellers-Books-WSJFICTION
1. "The Last Olympian" by Rick Riordan (Disney Hyperion Books for Children)
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Borders Group superstore chain looks to "make" best-sellersMay 5th, 2009 Superstore chain looks to 'make' hitsNEW YORK — The Borders Group chain, which has been struggling to stay in business, is seeking renewal through the timeless art of "hand-selling" books. In January, soon after CEO Ron Marshall was hired, Borders began an independent-style strategy on a superstore scale.
Beck is Back _ 3 books planned for 2009May 4th, 2009 Beck is Back, with 3 booksNEW YORK — Glenn Beck loves the publishing game. The conservative commentator and best-selling author has reached an agreement with Simon & Schuster for a series of books — fiction and nonfiction, for young and for old, in a variety of formats — the publisher announced Monday.
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