Obama children`s book `Of Thee I Sing` out Nov. 16

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 14, 2010, 13:04

Coming two weeks after Election Day, a book from President Barack Obama for some of the nation`s nonvoters: inspirational stories for children about American pioneers.

Book explores our quirky relations with animals

Last Updated: Monday, September 13, 2010, 13:15

It`s a big understatement to say humanity`s interactions with animals is inconsistent, and this book explores those quirks and possible reasons behind them.

Bruni`s demure image is facade: Biography

Last Updated: Sunday, September 12, 2010, 11:53

A biography paints an unflattering picture of Carla Bruni.

Mythology in Indian fiction

Last Updated: Saturday, September 11, 2010, 12:32

Rama, Ravana, Arjuna, Jesus Christ, Lord Shiva, Ganesha and the epics are becoming fodder for contemporary Indo-Anglian literature. Writers say it is a new way of looking at Indian culture and draw young readers.

Sir Walter Scott`s ‘lost poem’ found

Last Updated: Friday, September 10, 2010, 12:36

An unpublished poem by Sir Walter Scott, one of Scotland`s greatest writers, has been discovered and will be read in public for the first time. The poem, called The Hills of Killearn, is part of a hidden collection.

Frankfurt book fair to focus on digital sector

Last Updated: Friday, September 10, 2010, 10:30

The Frankfurt Book Fair will focus on the digital sector this year.

Negotiate between Mahabharata, management and fiction

Last Updated: Thursday, September 9, 2010, 14:07

Mythlogy to leadership, the weekend bookshelf offers variety and adventure. So, take a break, sit back and enjoy these five books on various topics and broaden your literary horizon.

Book to document Gaga`s world tour

Last Updated: Thursday, September 9, 2010, 09:35

A book will reveal Gaga`s life behind the scenes of world tour.

Penguin announces Man Booker finalists

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 8, 2010, 18:11

Penguin-Books India announced three of its titles were shortlisted for the Man Booker prize 2010.

Woodward book to be called `Obama`s Wars`

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 8, 2010, 10:30

Bob Woodward`s new book finally has a title: `Obama`s Wars.`

Kate Perry puts down Russell Brand’s book to ‘experience him for him’

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 7, 2010, 20:33

Kate Perry has revealed that she started reading fiancé Russell Brand’s autobiography shortly after meeting the funnyman but she put down the bestseller so they could get better acquainted in person.

Book on British colonial era cemeteries in Himachal

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 7, 2010, 20:11

To woo foreign tourists -- especially from Britain -- to the hills of Himachal Pradesh during the Commonwealth Games, the state government has brought out a book on British colonial era cemeteries.

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