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10 most controversial authors (in recent memory)
These writers have all sold plenty of books – and taken quite a lot of flak.
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Bram Stoker books: 9 things you didn't know about the 'Dracula' author
Bram Stoker is the godfather of the vampire craze, but the writer is often a mystery to modern readers. Here are 9 facts you probably don't know about the author.
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Dunder Mifflin: 'Office' paper now real. Can it top these fiction-to-fact products?
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Banned Books Week 2011: Top 10 most challenged books of 2010
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5 reasons "The Night Circus" is everywhere
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Chapter & Verse 'The Hunger Games' trilogy drives juvenile fiction sales up 13.1 percent for 2012
According to a new report by the Association of American Publishers, children's and young adult books experienced a sales jump driven by hardcover sales of Suzanne Collins' trilogy.
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Rebel Wilson of 'Perfect Pitch' hosts MTV Movie Awards (+video)
Rebel Wilson was the comedic host of the MTV Movie Awards Sunday. Rebel Wilson also won two awards for her performance in 'Perfect Pitch.'
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Kate Winslet joins YA adaptation movie 'Divergent'
Kate Winslet will play the leader of a scholarly people known as the Erudite in the new movie, according to the film's studio Summit Entertainment. Kate Winslet recently appeared in the movie 'Contagion' and starred in the miniseries 'Mildred Pierce.'
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10 most controversial authors (in recent memory)
These writers have all sold plenty of books – and taken quite a lot of flak.
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Modern Parenthood The Bible miniseries: History Channel's take on the Bible not for kids
The Bible miniseries produced by the History Channel is a disappointment for any family hoping for a new way to share the Bible's stories with their children. The Bible miniseries, not altogether surprising given the History Channel's relentless ratings focus, sensationalizes the Bible's stories. Angel ninjas? Really?
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Chapter & Verse 'Etiquette and Espionage,' a steampunk YA title, garners strong reviews and sales
'Etiquette and Espionage' continues the steampunk trend also seen in author Cassandra Clare's bestselling 'Infernal Devices' series.
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Culture Cafe 'Beautiful Creatures' and other young adult adaptations will fill 'Twilight' void – for better or for worse
Every adaptation of a supernatural young adult book like 'Beautiful Creatures' is inviting 'Twilight' comparisons after the massive success of the vampire series. Here are a few coming up for 2013.
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'Beautiful Creatures' plays its supernatural story too straight
'Creatures,' an ordinary-boy-meets-teen-witch story, could have used a dash of Tim Burton ghoulishness.
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'Lincoln,' 'Argo' face off in Golden Globes hosted by Tina Fey, Amy Poehler
The Golden Globe Awards' top honor, best movie drama, could go to either 'Lincoln' or 'Argo' Sunday. Hosted by comedians Tina Fey and Amy Poehler, the award show is sure to be a raucous star-studded evening.
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Razzies worst-of list includes 'Twilight,' 'Battleship'
The Razzies worst-of list featured 11 nominations for 'The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2,' including worst picture and worst actor and actress for Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart. The Razzies worst-of list was announced two days before the Oscar nominations.
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Chapter & Verse Is a 'new adult' genre the step between YA and adult books?
Some in the book world say the 'new adult' umbrella signals an intermediate step for readers, while others call the category absurd.
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3 YA books just perfect for adults
These young freedom fighters are worthy of readers of all ages.
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Chapter & Verse 'Fifty Shades of Grey' inspires – baby names?
The website BabyCenter is reporting spikes in the popularity of names Anastasia and Grey.
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Chapter & Verse E L James as 'Publishing Person of the Year' draws outcry from literary world
Publishers Weekly faces controversy after naming 'Fifty Shades of Grey' author E L James 'Publishing Person of the Year' for 2012.
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Jude Law in 'Anna Karenina' does well at box office as 'Breaking Dawn' breaks records
Jude Law stars in 'Anna Karenina,' which performed well in a limited release during Thanksgiving weekend. 'The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2' had a boffo opening which ranks eighth on all-time debuts.
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Culture Cafe 'Breaking Dawn – Part 2': Why that twist ending is a good thing
'The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2' apparently has a (slight) twist ending. Good for the creative team for feeling free to put their own stamp on the story.
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Culture Cafe 'The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones' trailer provides a glimpse into the supernatural story
'The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones,' a film adaptation of the popular young adult series, arrives in theaters this August.
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Bram Stoker books: 9 things you didn't know about the 'Dracula' author
Bram Stoker is the godfather of the vampire craze, but the writer is often a mystery to modern readers. Here are 9 facts you probably don't know about the author.
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Culture Cafe Robert Pattinson delivers a star turn in 'Cosmopolis'
Robert Pattinson gives his best performance to date in David Cronenberg's new film.
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Modern Parenthood Kristen Stewart: Unwholesome mix of tween idol and adult romance?
Kristen Stewart and Rupert Sanders have publicly apologized for their infidelities, breaking the hearts of Tweens who idealized the romance between 'Twilight' stars Stewart and Robert Pattinson.
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Chapter & Verse 'Game of Thrones' and 'Hunger Games' inspire baby names
The baby name website Nameberry says names from fantasy novels 'Game of Thrones' and 'Hunger Games' are among the most popular this year.
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Chapter & Verse 'Twilight' used as a lure to the classics, on both sides of the Atlantic
In the US and Europe, publishers have been trying to use the 'Twilight' phenomenon to bring young readers to the classics.
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How 'The Hunger Games' scored a marketing win
Lionsgate took a number of huge marketing risks with 'The Hunger Games,' including a March opening. They paid off with the biggest box-office debut outside of the summer season.
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Culture Cafe 'Breaking Dawn - Part 2' trailer shows Bella as a vampire
'Breaking Dawn - Part 2' trailer gives hints of what's to come with glimpses of heroine Bella Swan in her new vampire form.
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Chapter & Verse 'Hunger Games' heroine Katniss Everdeen becomes – a Barbie doll?
Mattel will release a plastic version of the fierce 'Hunger Games' heroine later this year.
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