`Surf Guru` a portmanteau of stories

`Surf Guru` a portmanteau of stories

Last Updated: Thursday, July 15, 2010, 12:34

‘The Surf Guru’ has rewards for readers willing to seek them out, but the overall experience may frustrate those who expect satisfaction on every page.

`Secret` author Rhonda Byrne to share `The Power`

`Secret` author Rhonda Byrne to share `The Power`

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 14, 2010, 17:49

The author of `The Secret` now wants to share `The Power`. Atria Books announced that Rhonda Byrne`s follow-up to her pop culture phenomenon that sold millions of copies comes out next month.

LiLo reading self-help books

LiLo reading self-help books

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 14, 2010, 12:22

Troubled actress Lindsay Lohan has turned to self-help books for advice as she prepares to serve time behind bars. Lohan is focused on improving her quality of life - particularly her social circle.

Underground comic writer Harvey Pekar dead

Underground comic writer Harvey Pekar dead

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 13, 2010, 16:48

Harvey Pekar, who turned his unglamorous, blue collar life into a cult series of comic book stories, has died at the age of 70 in Cleveland, Ohio, police said.

Monica Ali on jury of Man Asian Literary Prize

Monica Ali on jury of Man Asian Literary Prize

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 13, 2010, 13:29

The Man Asian Literary Prize announced its new panel of judges, including British novelist of Indian origin Monica Ali of `Brick Lane` fame, to judge the submissions for the 2010 award in a restructured format.

Chat show queen Oprah Winfrey biography inspires movie

Chat show queen Oprah Winfrey biography inspires movie

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 13, 2010, 12:48

A book on international chat show queen Oprah Winfrey`s life is set to be adapted into a movie by filmmaker Larry A. Thompson.

Shiv Sena protests lifting of ban on James Laine book on Shivaji

Shiv Sena protests lifting of ban on James Laine book on Shivaji

Last Updated: Monday, July 12, 2010, 13:56

Shiv Sena protested in various parts of Maharashtra against the lifting of a ban on a book, which allegedly carries derogatory references to Shivaji, the legendary Maratha warrior king.

No shocking revelations in my book: Caine

No shocking revelations in my book: Caine

Last Updated: Sunday, July 11, 2010, 15:58

Sir Michael Caine has revealed that his autobiography has no shocking revelations, as he has never done anything.

Urban wins 2010 Maxwell Perkins prize

Urban wins 2010 Maxwell Perkins prize

Last Updated: Sunday, July 11, 2010, 09:49

The 2010 winner of the Maxwell E Perkins Award for Distinguished Achievement in the Field of Fiction was announced Thursday by the Center for Fiction. The nonprofits literary organization founded the award in 2005.

Palin to release new biography

Palin to release new biography

Last Updated: Saturday, July 10, 2010, 09:08

A biography of the former Alaska governor is set for release in September by Christian book publisher Zondervan.‘Speaking Up: The Sarah Palin Story,’ is one in a series of biographies aimed at 9 to 12-year-old readers.

SC upholds verdict lifting ban on Shivaji book

SC upholds verdict lifting ban on Shivaji book

Last Updated: Friday, July 9, 2010, 21:10

All hurdles on the publication and circulation of controversial book -- "Shivaji - The Hindu King in Muslim India", came to an end with the Supreme Court today refusing the plea of Maharashtra Government to ban it.

Andre scraps book signing event after chest pain

Andre scraps book signing event after chest pain

Last Updated: Friday, July 9, 2010, 20:04

Singer Peter Andre has cancelled a book signing event in Ireland as he is recovering from chest pain.