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Beowulf Sheehan
May 21, 2012
The comedian unleashes his proverbial beast in "Tasteful Nudes...and Other Misguided Attempts at Personal Growth and Validation."
May 14, 2012
The author of best-selling book 'S-- My Dad Says' releases his second memoir, 'I Suck at Girls.'
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.
'Wild Things' author Maurice Sendak dead at 83
May 08, 2012
Sendak died in Danbury, Connecticut, from complications from a recent stroke.
'Most Talkative': Andy Cohen dishes about book, plays 'Plead the Fifth'
May 04, 2012
In his new book "Most Talkative," Andy Cohen shares his wild ride to the front lines of pop culture.
Scratching the seven-year itch: An interview with Jon Raymond
April 30, 2012
In his second novel, "Rain Dragon," Jon Raymond explores break-ups, make-ups, moving up and moving on.
'In One Person' in-person: A visit with author John Irving
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.
Celeste Baine on her guide for do-gooder Millennials
April 29, 2012
The field doesn’t always appear eco-friendly, but there’s plenty of room for green engineer.
Zach Wahls redefines what it means to be a family
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.
Nordic Noir: Scandinavia on the Page and Screen
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.
U.S. accuses Apple, publishers of e-book price fixing
April 11, 2012
Was Apple price fixing e-books?
From biographies to Grisham’s latest, 'tis the season for baseball books
April 09, 2012
Here are eight titles that make for a great lineup — for your bookshelf.
Rachel Dratch: To 'SNL' and back
April 02, 2012
Her memoir is more than the behind-the-scenes ‘Saturday Night Live’ tell-all you might be expecting.
'How to Piss In Public': Gavin McInnes' guide to carpe-ing the diem
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.
'Arcadia': It’s trouble in paradise in Lauren Groff’s latest
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.
Mary Embree on how to be a freelance editor
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.
The promise of self-publishing: Kiana Davenport signs Amazon
March 13, 2012
Sleeping with the enemy?
Mike Sacks on advice you can’t trust
March 12, 2012
“Care to Make Love in That Gross Little Space Between Cars?” offers up interesting advice.
Anne Lamott helps her son figure out parenthood
March 12, 2012
Before there was such a thing as a “mommy blogger,” there was writer Anne Lamott.
Claire Bidwell Smith's unique take on dealing with grief
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 parents to cancer by the time she was 25.
For Nathan Englander, there are more than two sides to every short story
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.”
Is there something wrong with the way we eat?
February 27, 2012
Inefficiency, waste and exploitation abound.
‘99 Nights with the 99 Percent': From Dewey Square to the heart of the Occupy movement
February 26, 2012
‘99 Nights with the 99 Percent’ author credits hip-hop as huge influence.
Grad School: Is it the right choice for you?
February 26, 2012
Amanda Seligman originally intended her book to be for the families of graduate students. Her idea was to provide a basic intro to academia, so family members could avoid embarrassing questions and hurtful assumptions.
J.K. Rowling writing new book for adults
February 23, 2012
Now that Harry Potter is all grown up, author J.K. Rowling is setting her sites on a more mature readership.
Glamour's 'Jake' advises to ‘always hit on the wingman’
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.
Cristina Alger's 'The Darlings' teaches us that more money means more problems
February 20, 2012
“The Darlings,”?about a privileged New York family who are ensnared in a Madoff-esque Ponzi scheme, is out now.
This week's repertory film: The 2012 Oscar-nominated shorts
February 14, 2012
The 2012 Oscar Nominated Animated, Live Action, and Documentary Short Films are currently playing at the IFC Center.
Your Valentine’s Day reading list
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.
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