London Olympics Opening Ceremony: Mary Poppins vs Voldermort

London Olympics Opening Ceremony To Feature Mary Poppins Army Fighting Lord Voldermort

News by Rob W. Hart
July 27, 2012 (10) comments
The organizers of the London Olympics are inserting British pop culture icons into the opening ceremonies. What, no Doctor Who?
New Software Lets You Write "Choose Your Own Adventure" Books

Auto-Authoring: Software Helps You Write "Choose Your Own Adventure" Books

News by Dave Reuss
July 27, 2012 (5) comments
We all read them as kids— now it's time to write your own.
6 Minute Trailer For Cloud Atlas

Glorious 6 Minute Trailer For Cloud Atlas Adaptation Arrives

July 26, 2012 (7) comments
The first trailer for Tom Tykwer and The Wachowski's adaptation of David Mitchell's "Cloud Atlas" is finally here. It's long, and it's strong, and it's bound to get the opinions on.
Booker Prize 2012 Longlist

Booker Prize 2012 Longlist: Out With The Old In With The New

News by Kimberly Turner
July 26, 2012 (5) comments
The longlist for the Man Booker Prize, announced today, is either a breath of fresh air or a slap in the face for the old guard.
'Life of Pi' Gets A Trailer

Life of Pi Gets A Trailer

News by Rob W. Hart
July 25, 2012 (6) comments
Ang Lee's adaptation of Yann Martel's 'Life of Pi' looks very pretty.
Jack Daniel's Broken Piano For President

UPDATE: Jack Daniel's Politely Asks Patrick Wensink To Change 'Broken Piano For President' Cover Art

July 25, 2012 (3) comments
The Jack Daniel's inspired cover for Patrick Wensink's 'Broken Piano For President' will be going out of print, so get yours while you still can.
Mark Wheaton Signs Multi-Book Deal For YA Series

Friday The 13th Screenwriter Signs Multi-Book Deal For YA Series

News by Kimberly Turner
July 25, 2012 (2) comments
Mark Wheaton, screenwriter of the 2009 reboot of 'Friday The 13th' and 'The Messengers,' has signed a multi-book deal for a young adult series. How tough is the jump from horror to YA?
DOJ Responds To Comments On eBook Pricing Fixing Lawsuit

DOJ Responds To Comments On eBook Price Fixing Lawsuit

News by Rob W. Hart
July 24, 2012 (2) comments
The U.S. Department of Justice has been soliciting comments on its eBook price fixing lawsuit--and the agency has issued its response to said comments.
StopTheGRBullies.com

StopTheGRBullies.com: Heroic Goodreads Vigilante Or Just Another Bully?

News by Kimberly Turner
July 23, 2012 (9) comments
Stalking, threats, furious authors, vigilante justice...it’s not a new summer blockbuster; it’s a face-off between online book reviewers and a new anti-bullying website that plays by its own rules.