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His Pulitzer-winning book, born of years of disappointment, leaves a mystery unanswered.

‘Stormy Weather: The Life of Lena Horne’ by James Gavin reveals a woman whose life reflects the civil rights struggles of the times.

Chris Anderson, author of ‘Free: The Future of a Radical Price,’ says lifting uncredited passages from Wikipedia was an editing mistake, but some in the blogosphere aren’t satisfied.

Excitement over innovative new publishing concepts is tempered by the unmistakable signs of companies in retrenchment mode or absent altogether from the annual trade show.

The writer-filmmaker is shopping a sprawling work of historical fiction, but no big publishers are buying. Such is the cautious state of publishing today.

Eric Carle has worked on a stack of books over the years, but his caterpillar has chewed its way to the top.

J.G. Ballard didn¡¦t settle for challenging his readers. He sought to provoke them ¡X usually with success.

The Victorian novelist wrote about the dangers of greed and the effects of grinding poverty.

The undead meet Jane Austen in L.A. author’s horror mashup.

The long love affair between a city and the author of “Ask the Dust,” who would have turned 100 this week.

The crime fiction writer says his mother’s unsolved murder led him on a quest for the perfect woman.

In his latest novel, Walter Mosley turns from Southern California, long the domain of Easy Rawlins, to New York City

For his new book, ‘Emergency: This Book Will Save Your Life,’ the author of ‘The Game’ steps out of the jungles of pickup bars and into the wilds of surviving possible chaos.

The late author’s editor has set a goal of publishing his final, unfinished novel, ‘The Pale King.’ Now, to peruse thousands of pages and notes stuffed in a duffel bag.

At 83, the retired playwright provides a steady stream of suspense with the Sicilian police commander series. The author’s historical novels round out his passions.

The author of more than 50 books and myriad short stories was revered by some critics and minimized by others. He was known for capturing the mood and emotions of small-town, middle-class America.

In the wake of owner Glenn Goldman’s death, employees and colleagues ponder the future of the independent bookstore.

His “The Graveyard Book” is among this year’s winners.

The late Donald E. Westlake wrote his books as if for the screen, and many made it there, but Hollywood just didn’t seem to get it.

Saying goodbye to the prolific crime writer.

A comic-book series’ spectral character has helped define a writer who brought new ambition to a pop medium.

The book uses pop culture images to spread the gospel.

The NEA-funded program aims ‘to restore reading to the heart of American life.’

His New Mexico was as enchanted and troubled as it is in life.

The novelist’s ‘Something to Tell You’ reflects his world view now that he’s in his 50s.

This year’s Nobel laureate for literature is little-known in the States. Perhaps this is evidence of our bias. Or maybe it’s a product of the Swedish Academy’s willful dismissal of U.S. writers.

The ‘Frankenstein’ author comes back from the dead for a good cause.

The annual event would seem to call for unwavering support for free expression, but the issues can get complicated.

Jonathan Franzen, colleagues and students talk about the writer at a memorial service.

Amazon.com is offering a running tally of which candidates’ books are selling best

Some publishers find older titles with authors such as Donald E. Westlake, left, appeal to readers who aren’t satisfied by the latest in fiction.

The novelist’s latest, ‘Anathem,’ creates a world where the bookish are sequestered from the fast-paced world, minding a clock that runs for thousands of years.

He receives the Library of Congress Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Writing of Fiction, and a reader recalls his impact.

In ‘The Night of the Gun,’ about his years of addiction, he finds he’s the villain of his latest story.

Paris Barclay to direct the tale of black soldiers wrongly convicted of lynching a prisoner.

Actress Elizabeth Banks and Max Handelman producing.

What are you going to read this summer? Let Book Review help you decide.

The book: ‘Stolen Innocence’ By Elissa Wall with Lisa Pulitzer (William Morrow) The buyer: Sharp Independent and Killer Films

The company plans to reduce $120 million in annual expenses.

Paramount Vantage options Samuel Logan’s book on the gang

The Sarajevo-born Hemon insists he’s a writer first, and works in whatever forms his talent allows. His latest, “The Lazarus Project,” happens to be a novel.

He’s trying to step clear of ‘A Million Little Pieces’ as he publicizes his novel.

Walden Media and HarperCollins form a publishing venture.

The book: ‘Money for Nothing’ by Edward Ugel The buyer: Warner Independent Pictures

The book: ‘The Matarese Circle’ by Robert Ludlum The buyer: MGM

The book: ‘The Blonde’ by Duane Swierczynski The buyer: Michelle Monaghan

In ‘The Bill McKibben Reader: Pieces From an Active Life’ and ‘American Earth: Environmental Writing Since Thoreau,’ the writer keeps our eyes on the argument.

At a memorial service, Norman Mailer’s family and friends laud his artistic risk-taking and literary successes.

The book: “Snow Flower and the Secret Fan: A Novel,” by Lisa See The buyer: Florence Sloan

Despite the pending demise of Dutton’s, special bookstores remain. Writers describe their favorites.

Pastry chef Sherry Yard’s latest collection amuses and inspires. Recipes mark the milestones of her life.

His book of baseball photos, ‘Ballet in the Dirt,’ is selling for a hefty $400.

Amazon banks on Kindle as the digital answer to books.

‘Top Pop Singles’ by Joel Whitburn

Sadism pervades the text and the story can be confusing. Yet there is something irresistible about Shakespeare’s play.

By Marianne Wiggins The winners of the National Book Awards were announced this month -- did anyone notice?