Woody Allen Releases Controversial Debut Novel ‘What’s With Baum?’

NEW YORK, NY — Woody Allen has stirred debate again with the release of his debut novel, “What’s With Baum?” The book was published by Post Hill Press, marking a departure from mainstream publishers, following backlash over previous works. The...

In 2014 Advice Book, Diane Keaton Praised Women Who Stand Out: ‘Why Try to Appeal to Everyone?’

The late actress' bibliography spans an autobiography, a book of advice and coffee table books that celebrated her love for architecture and photography If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website,...

Cine star Rajesh Hamal’s book ‘Yugdekhi Yugsamma’ launched

Kathmandu, Oct 11: Popular cine actor Rajesh Hamal’s book titled ‘Yugdekhi Yugsamma’ prepared in a dialogue form with journalist Yangesh was released in Kathmandu on Saturday. Actor Hamal and his spouse Madhu Bhattarai and writer duo Yangesh and...

Indonesian Parliament Push to Amend Book System Law Over Low Author Fees

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Commission XIII Chair of the Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR) Willy Aditya pointed out that the low honorarium for book authors and the tax burden on the publishing industry have become issues in the national literacy...

Miami Book Fair 2025 Brings Global Literary Stars to Downtown Miami

Miami Book Fair, presented by Miami Dade College, returns for its 42nd edition from November 16–23, 2025, welcoming over 550 authors from more than 35 countries to the Wolfson Campus in downtown Miami. The nation’s longest-running literary...

Lac La Biche resident writes poetry book, reflects on life

Andre Piquette is the author of 'The Courage to Be You', which was published in August. LAC LA BICHE - Lac La Biche resident Andre Piquette recently released his debut book, ‘The Courage to Be You,’ a collection of poems about life’s struggles and...

Kamala Harris' book tour making stop in Chicago on Saturday

Former Vice President Kamala Harris is making a book tour stop in Chicago on Saturday. Chicago is among 15 cities on her book tour. "A Conversation with Kamala Harris" will be held at the Auditorium Theatre at 3 p.m. Organizers said all tickets...

First-ever Robert Crumb biography zaps with iconoclast’s free speech and wild pen

In a self-portrait on the cover of Dan Nadel’s new biography, Robert Crumb, the cartoonist renowned for his “underground comix,” holds two of his creations: Zap and Weirdo. He looks like he wants to sell the books, or at least show them off. Both...

Greil Marcus revisits ‘Mystery Train,’ his seminal rock ‘n’ roll book, 50 years later

When it was first published in 1975, “Mystery Train: Images of America in Rock ‘n’ Roll Music” was immediately recognized as something new. In six taut, probing, far-ranging essays about certain popular or otherwise forgotten musicians, author...

Peter Benchley & Jaws: Hamptons in the Book vs. the Movie

Cartoon by Dan Rattiner The 1975 movie Jaws, which premiered at the East Hampton Cinema, was a pivotal moment in the history of the Hamptons. Before Jaws, the Hamptons was a summer resort where tourists shared the community with local farmers and...

9th Amed Book Fair to kick off on 16 October

The launch of the 9th Amed (Diyarbakır) Book Fair, scheduled to take place from October 18 to 26, was held at the Amed Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DTSO). Representatives from numerous institutions and publishing houses attended the event....

I've had an interesting life, says Scots broadcaster who tore up rule book

Andy Park turned 89 recently. Friends and family gathered around to help him celebrate - not simply his birthday, but an astonishing life. Not even the briefest of shorthand methods of summarising his long career - high-level posts at Radio Clyde,...

First Dergaon Book Fair and Literary Festival 2025 begins with Tribute to Zubeen Garg

A CORRESPONDENT BOKAKHAT: With the initiative of Prakriti Sangathan Ashray and in collaboration with the All Assam Book Publishers and Sellers Association, Assam Publication Board, Assam Pollution Control Board, Numaligarh Refinery Limited, the...

Coffee table book reveals vibrant cultural heritage of China’s...

In her bright head scarves and long, flowy dresses, Yonghua Zheng is a recognisable figure around Sangpo in Henan province, central China. This is because Zheng is an imam – or Ahong – of an all-women mosque in the hamlet. More amazingly, Zheng is...

One of the nation’s largest writers’ conventions and book fairs is coming to Baltimore in 2026

One of the nation’s largest writers’ conventions and book fairs is coming to Baltimore next year. The Association of Writers & Writing Programs (AWP) will have its 2026 Conference & Bookfair at the Baltimore Convention Center from March 4 to 7,...

Poetry Connection | Connecting with Literary and Music Festivals

This weekend, I am excited to go to the Tahoe Literary Festival. I haven’t been to the Lake Tahoe area since going to the Community of Writers conference more than 15 years ago. Now, in its second year, the Tahoe Literary Festival begins on...

Jujutsu Kaisen Ranks #2 on Bookscan's August Adult Graphic Novel List in U.S.

Image via Amazon© Gege Akutami, SHUEISHA Inc., Viz MediaThe 27th volume of Gege Akutami's Jujutsu Kaisen manga ranked at #2 on Circana BookScan's Top 20 adult graphic novels list for August.This month's list featured 16 manga volumes, including:...

Katara Book Fair kicks off Oct 13 with participation of 90 Qatari and Arab publishers

Doha: The Cultural Village Foundation - Katara will launch the third edition of the Katara Book Fair from October 13 to 19, as part of the 11th Katara Festival for Arabic Novel. This year's edition will feature 90 publishing houses from Qatar and...

Winners of the Sixth Diverse Book Awards Celebrated in London

More than 150 people gathered at a private, invite-only event to discover the winners of The Diverse Book Awards 2025, sponsored by Akan Books on Thursday 9th October 2025. The party, held at Waterstones Piccadilly in London, saw publishers,...

44th Sharjah International Book Fair to host 2,350 publishers & exhibitors

Held under the theme ‘Between You and a Book’, the official agenda for the 44th Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF 2025), is set to run from November 5-16, 2025 at Expo Centre Sharjah. Organised by the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA), the world...