Excerpt: Ann Patchett's "Commonwealth"
In the author's most recent novel, the story of two interconnected families becomes grist for a bestselling book
Books
The man behind "Captain Underpants"
As a child with ADHD, Dav Pilkey overcame his learning disabilities and criticism at school to become a bestselling author and illustrator of the beloved children's book series
Sarah Sanders calls Clinton's new book "sad"
White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders called Hillary Clinton's election post-mortem book "sad" Tuesday
Charting the summer's top entertainment
"Sunday Morning" checks out what were the biggest movies, songs and books of the season
In book, Clinton says Trump's debate stalking made her "skin crawl"
Former presidential candidate writes that Trump "loomed" behind her during the entire October debate
Louise Penny on inspiration for Inspector Gamache books
Th bestselling mystery author's latest installment in the Inspector Gamache series, "Glass Houses," is out Aug. 29
Jeannette Walls on writing "The Glass Castle"
The society columnist's bestselling memoir about her peripatetic family life growing up poor in West Virginia is now a film starring Brie Larson, Naomi Watts and Woody Harrelson
George RR Martin working on next “Song of Ice and Fire”
There might be two Westeros books in 2018
Linda Fairstein on crime fiction and her latest, "Deadfall"
The best-selling mystery author of the Alexandra Cooper series says her long career as a prosecutor "gave me books"
2 new Harry Potter books set for October
Harry Potter universe is expanding yet again
Linda Fairstein: Living the dream, one murder at a time
The former prosecutor is into her second act in life, as a prolific author of bestselling crime fiction
Book excerpt: "Deadfall" by Linda Fairstein
The latest volume in the crime series featuring New York City prosecutor Alexandra Cooper
Book excerpt: Al Gore's "An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to Power"
The former Vice President writes on promising technologies that will help the world phase out fossil fuels, and says the will to change social behaviors (such as relying on polluting energy sources) is itself a renewable resource
What are millennials reading? Chat fiction
Move over, e-books
Louise Penny: How writing became her solace
The author's fictional Quebec town of Three Pines, the setting of her bestselling murder mysteries, is a safe harbor for her and her fans
Milo Yiannopoulos invites fans to press conference, rally in NYC
Outspoken media personality invited supporters to meet at Simon & Schuster building Friday; he's expected to detail lawsuit against publisher
Herman Wouk: Remembrances
At 102, the author of such classic World War II novels as "The Caine Mutiny," "The Winds of War" and "War and Remembrance" continues to draw literature from a remarkable life
Michael Bond, author of Paddington books, dies at 91
Creator of one of the world's most beloved fictional bears has died at 91
"Harry Potter" turns 20
Twenty years ago today, the first book in the Harry Potter series was published
Excerpt: "Defining Moments in Black History: Reading Between the Lies" by Dick Gregory
The comedian-activist's new book on little-known aspects of African American history recounts a surprising conversation he had with civil rights icon Rosa Parks
Book excerpt: "But Seriously" by John McEnroe
The former tennis champion's new book includes some of his most brazen moments, including his 1984 French Open match against Ivan Lendl, which may have been lost on the sidelines
Tracy K. Smith, Pulitzer Prize winner, named poet laureate
The poet won a Pultizer for her poetry collection "Life on Mars" and was a National Book Award finalist for nonfiction three years later for her memoir "Ordinary Light"
"Hamilton" star Leslie Odom Jr. signs book deal
Former "Hamilton" actor Leslie Odom Jr. is working on his first book, one he hopes will inspire young people
The "Dork Diaries" series is a family affair
Rachel Renée Russell is the author of the hit graphic novels along with her daughters, Erin and Nikki, who help write and illustrate
John Grisham on new heist novel and tips for writing
Bestselling author's new novel is about a heist of the original manuscripts of F. Scott Fitzgerald's novels
Entertainment
Tom Skerritt, known for roles in "Alien," "Picket Fences," dies at 93
John Anderson, country music Hall of Famer, dies at 71
Christina Applegate reveals she was misdiagnosed with MS
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Theranos whistleblower calls Holmes "almost unrecognizable" in film
Cindy Crawford and family break silence on Presley Gerber's death
Rosalía on "Lux" and her devotion to music
Natural-born actor John Turturro: "I'm at a very fruitful time"
The inseparable legacies of Jackson Pollock and Lee Krasner
Judge dismisses child sex abuse charges against actor Timothy Busfield
Sally Rooney books off U.K. shelves over Palestine Action support
Hilary Swank announces she's pregnant with third child at 52
911 call shows efforts to save Hayden Panettiere on day she died
Netflix cutting workforce as its revenue growth slows
Duane "Keffe D" Davis sentenced to 40 years to life for Tupac's murder
