James Arthur Ray Sweatbox Ceremony at Angel Valley Resort Kills 2

It has now been discovered that the famous author, self-proclaimed philosopher and frequest guest on Oprah and Larry King Live, James Arthur Ray, was leading a sweatbox ceremony at the Angel Valley Resort that lead to two deaths and made 19 people sick.  The event...

'Whitopia:' Rich Benjamin's Book and Journey to White America

In his new book "Whitopia" Rich Benjamin coins the term Whitopia which refers to an enclave that is "whiter than the nation, its respective region and its state."  Whitopia examines the reasons for and...

Dan Brown's 'Lost Symbol' Sells 1 Million Copies In First Day

It seems like the entire world is eager to make Dan Brown even more of a millionaire, as his new book, "The Lost Symbol," sold more than 1 million copies in hardcover and e-book versions in the US, UK, and Canada...

Sudhir Thapliyal’s latest book hits stores in Mussoorie

"MUSSOORIE, 2 Aug: “Crossing the Road”, an intriguing tale of greed, lust, romp of relationships and a murder, written by renowned journalist, author and documentary filmmaker Sudhir Thapliyal, and published by...

E. Lynn Harris Dies: Best-Selling Author Dead at Age 54

E. Lynn Harris died today, July 24, 2009, at the age of 54. The best-selling author was promoting his latest novel, Basketball Jones, across the West coast when he passed away. Harris was an openly gay author and...

1Q84: Haruki Murakami's New Novel Sells Out Before it Arrives

Japan's most celebrated contemporary author, Haruki Murakami, has yet to release his highly secretive new novel — known only by its title 1Q84, but it has already begun selling out — before it has even hit the...

Carol Ann Duffy is named first female Poet Laureate

As Andrew Motion comes to the end of his term as Poet Laureate it appears hotly tipped Manchester based Carol Anne Duffy will step into his shoes. " Carol Ann Duffy is to be named as the new Poet Laureate, the first woman to be appointed in the 341-year history of the post. ...

Barack Obama Signs Post-Presidency Book Deal

President Barack Obama, who has already published two successful works of nonfiction, has signed a book deal to do a "youth-oriented" adaptation of his best-selling memoir "Dreams From My Father" that will be...

James Franco Signs Book Deal to Publish Short Story Collection

Actor James Franco is not only one of Hollywood's leading young actors, he is also an aspiring author. According to publishing house Scribner, who just signed Franco to a book deal for a recently completed collection of short stories, he is also "a surprising and powerful...

Brits claim to have read books they haven't

According to a recent survey, two out of three Britons have lied about what books they have read, with George Orwell's '1984' topping the 'literary fib list'. Organizers of the World Book Day conducted this survey...

Your world will never be the same

Your world will never be the same. Sounds like a bit of an ominous statement doesn't it?Considering the amount of bad news that flows throughout our daily lives it's nearly impossible to look at the above statement and attach a positive meaning to it, however I see great...

Refugee in his own country?

How is all this intolerance going to end? "Last October, the French author and philosophy teacher Robert Redeker, accompanied by two bodyguards, went to the office of his publisher in the charming fifth...

Israeli authors nominated for UK book prize

" Israel authors A. B. Yehoshua and Eshkol Nevo have made the final list of candidates for the Independent Foreign Fiction Prize, Arts Council England announced Thursday according to British media. The books –...

Alic Walker, Born February 9, 1944

Today marks the 65th birthday of the great American writer, Alice Walker.  This Pulitzer Prize winner is best known for her landmark novel The Color Purple.  She has specialized in making the public more...

Soul mate, how attraction works. Find your twin mate now

by Mabel Iam When I find my soulmate Ill feel free. When our bodies come together, the pleasure well feel will be boundless. On that day my soul will recognize, at last, the other wing of love. Union or reunion? Two like souls will inevitably attract themselves...

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