May 14, 2012

The racy novel "50 Shades of Grey'  is at the center of debate again as its publisher fights against a library ban, calling it unconstitutional.

May 08, 2012

"Where the Wild Things Are" creator donated much of his work to Center City museum that he also served as a board member.

May 08, 2012

Sendak died in Danbury, Connecticut, from complications from a recent stroke.

May 04, 2012

In his new book "Most Talkative," Andy Cohen shares his wild ride to the front lines of pop culture.

April 30, 2012

In his second novel, "Rain Dragon," Jon Raymond explores break-ups, make-ups, moving up and moving on.

April 30, 2012

With "In One Person," John Irving may have written his most political book yet. Read the full two-hour interview with the author here.

April 23, 2012

Metro speaks with Israeli author Etgar Keret about his new collection of short stories, "Suddenly, a Knock on the Door."

April 23, 2012

Zach Wahls lit up YouTube last year with his speech to the Iowa House Judiciary Committee in favor of same-sex marriage.

April 12, 2012

In the past five years, focus on Scandinavian literature and movies has increased, and many talents within these fields have blossomed internationally.

April 09, 2012

Here are eight titles that make for a great lineup — for your bookshelf.

April 09, 2012

We ask author Nick Dybek about allegiance, morality and destiny in his thrilling debut novel.

April 02, 2012

Her memoir is more than the behind-the-scenes ‘Saturday Night Live’ tell-all you might be expecting.

March 26, 2012

Interviewing a guy like Gavin McInnes after reading a memoir like his "How to Piss in Public" comes across as a sort of inside-out St.-Peter-at-the-Pearly-Gates scenario.

March 19, 2012

Though Lauren Groff's captivating new novel, "Arcadia," is set in an imploding commune in upstate New York during the 1970s, the work feels modern and relevant.

March 18, 2012

By the 1980s, Mary Embree was feeling burnt out by her career in television production. Just a few years later, she remade herself into a full-time freelance editor.

March 12, 2012

“Care to Make Love in That Gross Little Space Between Cars?” offers up interesting advice.

March 12, 2012

Before there was such a thing as a “mommy blogger,” there was writer Anne Lamott.

March 05, 2012

For those who haven't read Madame Bovary, let me tell you a little bit about this story.

March 05, 2012

Claire Bidwell Smith is more than the author behind the incredible new memoir,  “The Rules of Inheritance,” which chronicles a youth spent coping with the loss of both of  her...

February 28, 2012

“I’m an American," says the author. "Yes, there are Jews in my book. They’re Americans, too. I’m a writer of stories.”  

February 26, 2012

‘99 Nights with the 99 Percent’ author credits hip-hop as huge influence.

February 22, 2012

Though his identity remains a secret, one of the last men to hold the title reveals his best insights for helping women find love.

February 20, 2012

“The Darlings,”?about a privileged New York family who are ensnared in a Madoff-esque Ponzi scheme, is out now. 

February 16, 2012

It's been four months since Amanda Knox was released from an Italian prison and she already has a book deal.

February 13, 2012

Who needs a valentine when you can commit to a good book?  We asked some of our favorite authors to share their picks for their top romantic reads.

February 13, 2012

Anne Rice built a career writing about the bloodthirsty creatures before you’d even heard of Edward and Bella.

February 06, 2012

Julian Hibbard takes you on a journey of love and loss through diagrams.

February 01, 2012

A seven-part prequel series to “Watchmen,” one of the most popular graphic novels of all time, will appear this summer.

January 23, 2012

When it comes to affairs of the heart, the titular characters of the new novel “Jack Holmes and His Friend” are inept, but charmingly so.