Rupert Grint wants kids to read rape-and-violence fuelled book

Rupert Grint wants kids to read rape-and-violence fuelled book

Last Updated: Sunday, October 3, 2010, 16:24

Rupert Grint has risked upsetting parents of young Harry Potter fans, as he’s urging kids to read rape-and-violence fuelled 1962 book.

US novelist Franzen hit by UK recall

US novelist Franzen hit by UK recall

Last Updated: Sunday, October 3, 2010, 10:02

Thousands of copies of the new novel by bestselling US author Jonathan Franzen, "Freedom", have been recalled after an early draft of the book was printed by mistake.

Rowling rules out ‘Harry Potter’ end

Rowling rules out ‘Harry Potter’ end

Last Updated: Saturday, October 2, 2010, 19:42

Rowling found it hard to cope with the success of the books.

The lackluster legacy of Delhi CWG

The lackluster legacy of Delhi CWG

Last Updated: Saturday, October 2, 2010, 13:21

‘Sellotape Legacy` is a well-written document of New Delhi’s helplessness in preparing for the Games by sports historian Boria Majumdar and Nalin Mehta.

Nobel jury picks literature prize winner

Nobel jury picks literature prize winner

Last Updated: Saturday, October 2, 2010, 09:59

The Swedish Academy has selected the winner of the 2010 Nobel Prize in literature and will announce the decision after a formal vote.

Rushdie slams `humiliating` CWG

Rushdie slams `humiliating` CWG

Last Updated: Friday, October 1, 2010, 12:34

Indian-born novelist Salman Rushdie has slammed the chaotic preparations for the Delhi Commonwealth Games as a "great humiliation" and recommended a "severe spanking" for a leading official.

Jolie to tell all in memoirs

Jolie to tell all in memoirs

Last Updated: Thursday, September 30, 2010, 14:00

Hollywood star Angelina Jolie is apparently set to tell the story of her life in a new book.

‘Wicked Appetite` lacks substance

‘Wicked Appetite` lacks substance

Last Updated: Thursday, September 30, 2010, 12:40

Pastry chef Lizzy Tucker is known for making the best cupcakes in Salem, Mass. And in Janet Evanovich`s new novel, ‘Wicked Appetite,’ she`s one of only two people with the ability to locate empowered objects.

`Truth-Teller`s Lie` unravels obsessive love

`Truth-Teller`s Lie` unravels obsessive love

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 29, 2010, 13:00

‘The Truth-Teller`s Lie’ centres on Naomi Jenkins, a woman who had been raped by a stranger three years ago and never told a soul; not the police, not her best friend.

12day book fair at Kochi

12day book fair at Kochi

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 28, 2010, 18:02

A 12-day book bazar is being organised by DC Books at Ernakulathappan ground here on Sept 30.

`Fall of Giants` grand in scope, scale and story

`Fall of Giants` grand in scope, scale and story

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 28, 2010, 14:21

At nearly 1,000 pages, it sweeps grandly across continents — from Russia and Germany, England and America; eight families; and more than a decade in time.

M&B doubles sales; to publish book penned by Indian author

M&B doubles sales; to publish book penned by Indian author

Last Updated: Monday, September 27, 2010, 21:01

Television and Internet have not taken the lure off the Mills and Boons books, which have been close to any teenaged girl`s heart, as their sales have doubled.