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Author Suzanne Collins Gets Her Own Comic Book (September 2, 2011): Bluewater Productions has created a comic book about Suzanne Collins.

Sony Announces Smaller, Touchscreen E-Ink Reader With Pottermore Promotion (September 1, 2011): Sony has announced the launch of its new e-ink eReader.

Want a Library Card in the U.K.? You'll Need to Provide Your Medical and Sexual History First (August 28, 2011): If you'd like to get a library card in the United Kingdom, you may be in for a bit of a surprise when you read the application form.

Trailer for The Rum Diary Starring Johnny Depp, Amber Heard and Aaron Eckhart (August 27, 2011): Here is the trailer for The Rum Diary starring Johnny Depp, Amber Heard, Aaron Eckhart, Richard Jenkins and Giovanni Ribisi.

Scribner to Publish New Stephen King Story as Ebook (August 26, 2011): Scribner has announced plans to publish an ebook-only edition of Stephen King's new short story, Mile 81.

Google Honors Author Jorge Luis Borges With Google Doodle (August 24, 2011): Google honored author Jorge Luis Borges with a Google Doodle today.

Four Novels on President Obama's Martha's Vineyard Vacation Reading List (August 22, 2011): President Obama recently purchased several books at the Bunch of Grapes bookstore in Vineyard Haven, Massachusetts for his Martha's Vineyard vacation.

Tor/Forge and NASA Announce Publishing Collaboration (August 22, 2011): Tor/Forge Books, an imprint of Tom Doherty, and NASA have embarked on a collaboration to publish a series of science based, fiction books, called "NASA inspired Works of Fiction.

NPR Publishes List of Top 100 Science Fiction and Fantasy Books (August 21, 2011): NPR has published the results of its annual summer reader's survey.

University of Iowa Tops List of Best MFA Programs (August 20, 2011): Poets and Writers has ranked the top fifty MFA programs.

James Patterson, Danielle Steel Top Forbes' List of Top Earning Authors (August 18, 2011): Forbes has compiled a list of the Highest Paid Authors.

Janet Evanovich and Kathryn Stockett Join Kindle Million Club (August 16, 2011): Janet Evanovich and Kathryn Stockett are the two Amazon.

Avon Announces Debbie Macomber Short Romance Fiction Writing Contest (August 15, 2011): Avon is holding a short romance fiction writing contest to celebrate the launch of Debbie Macomber's novel, Family Affair, in paperback and ebook format in July, 2012.

Tony Parsons is Heathrow's New Writer-in-Residence (August 12, 2011): Heathrow Airport has a new writer-in-residence.

U.S. Postal Service Honors O. Henry With Forever Stamp (August 6, 2011): Writer O. Henry has been honored by a Forever stamp issued by the U.S. Postal Service.

George R.R. Martin Attends Comic-Con 2011 (July 31, 2011): Author George R.

Longlist for Man Booker Prizer 2011 Announced (July 30, 2011): The longlist for the 2011 Man Booker Prizer for Fiction has been announced.

Winners of 2011 Bulwer-Lytton Fiction Contest for Bad Opening Sentences Announced (July 29, 2011): Sue Fondrie, an associate professor at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, is the winner of the 2011 Bulwer-Lytton Fiction Contest.

Stephenie Meyer Talks Writing Breaking Dawn (July 23, 2011): Here is a video of Stephenie Meyer discussing Breaking Dawn, the final book in the Twilight Saga.

James Patterson Hits #1 Simultaneously on Adult, Children's New York Times Bestseller Lists (July 11, 2011): Prolific author James Patterson has hit #1 simultaneously on two different New York Times Bestseller Lists.