Memoir of Anne Frank's Stepsister

Memoir of Anne Frank's Stepsister Highlights Survivor's Lives Post-Holocaust

News by Dean Fetzer
A new book by Eva Schloss, the girl who grew up with Anne Frank, talks about surviving life after Auschwitz and the "consequences of prejudice".
'The Little Prince' Turns 70

'The Little Prince' Turns 70

News by Dean Fetzer
April 8, 2013 (2) comments
First published in the U.S. in 1943, the children's book by famous french aviator Antoine de Saint-Exupéry celebrates its birthday with a special edition.
Random House-Penguin Merger Approved

EU Comission Approves Random House-Penguin Merger

Following the U.S.'s suit, European anti-trust authorties green-lit the mega-deal. What countries will be next?
Arthur C. Clarke Award all-male shortlist

All-Male Shortlist for Arthur C. Clarke Award Announced

News by Dean Fetzer
In another strange turn, the shortlist for this year's award, ”chosen by a panel comprised mostly of women,” is exclusively male.
Huey Lewis & Weird Al 'American Psycho'

Huey Lewis and Weird Al Re-Enact A Scene From 'American Psycho'

April 4, 2013 (2) comments
This is one of the funniest things the internet has to offer right now.
Poetry in Google Autocomplete

“Is It Ok To Sleep With Your Cousin?” - Poetry Found In Google’s Autocomplete

News by Dean Fetzer
April 4, 2013 (2) comments
Google Poetics is a tumblr blog finding poetry in the automatic suggestions that appear in Google’s search box.
Iain M. Banks Losing His Battle With Cancer

Iain M. Banks Losing His Battle With Cancer

April 4, 2013 (6) comments
With less than a year to live, the author plans to retire, spend time with family, and travel.
Medallion Press Acquires Anthology From Chuckpalahniuk.net

Medallion Press Acquires Anthology From ChuckPalahniuk.net

News by Rob W. Hart
April 4, 2013 (5) comments
Medallion Press has acquired the anthology, edited by Palahniuk, Richard Thomas, and Dennis Widmyer. 'Burnt Tongues' will include an intro from Palahniuk and 20 awesome stories.
Holly Golightly Connie Gustafson

‘Breakfast at Tiffany’s’ Heroine Originally Named... Gustafson?

News by Dean Fetzer
April 3, 2013 (1) comments
For a novel that Norman Mailer once said he “would not have changed two words” of, it’s obvious Capote did: Holly Golightly wasn’t the heroine's original name.
Square Books - Best Bookstore

Publisher's Weekly Names its Best Bookstore of 2013

Now in it's 20th year, PW's annual award goes to a little shop frequented by a famous author.