Topic: Cormac McCarthy

Cormac McCarthy, copy editor extraordinaire

Cormac McCarthy, author of 'No Country for Old Men' and 'The Road,' has copy-edited a biography of a quantum physicist.

Nobel Prize in Literature 2011: The surprising top 4 favorites

The winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature – one of the highest awards a writer can receive – will be announced on Thursday. Here’s a somewhat surprising look at the top four contenders.

Syrian poet Adonis leads the pack in betting for 2011 Nobel Prize in Literature winner

Thomas Pynchon is the American author closest to top, but still considered a long shot with odds of 16 to 1.

The ghost in the iPad. Why tech becomes us

From iron tools to iPads, technology changes way we think and interact. And that's the way it always is.

For Father's Day: 10 books about fatherhood

Still looking for a Father's Day gift? Try one of these books.

10 great books for Father's Day

If you're looking for that perfect gift for a father, try one of these terrific reads about fathers of all different sorts.

Bestselling books, week of 1/21/10, according to IndieBound*

What's selling best in America's independent bookstores

Bestselling books, week of 1/14/10, according to IndieBound*

1/14/10 bestseller lists based on reporting from independent bookstores

Ten best movies of the decade

The best of the decade include foreign fare and some American classics such as ‘Sideways’ and ‘No Country for Old Men.’

Ten best films of 2009

Uncovering some gems in an uneven year at the movies.

Bestselling paperback books, according to Indie Bound*

'The Road': movie review

Based on Cormac McCarthy's novel, 'The Road' is a slow trek through the debris of a postapocalyptic world.

The Year of the Flood

Margaret Atwood’s dark, sharp, dystopic novel picks up where ‘Oryx and Crake’ left off.

Far Bright Star

Two brothers on the trail of Pancho Villa dip into dark territory in this spare, poetic story.

Asta in the Wings

A 7-year-old narrator with an unforgettable voice carries this debut novel.

Laura Bush, publishers, discuss a book deal

Books that go to the Oscars

Trend spotter: At the movies, the end is nigh...

A wave of apocalyptic releases such as 'I Am Legend,' 'Cloverfield,' and 'The Happening' are the unexpected 'feel good' films of the year.

Into It: John O'Hurley

'Family Feud' host John O'Hurley, best known for his role as J. Peterman on 'Seinfeld,' dishes on his favorite books, albums, and television shows.