Ian McEwan nominated for UK comic fiction award

Ian McEwan nominated for UK comic fiction award

Last Updated: Tuesday, April 27, 2010, 09:00

British novelist Ian McEwan was a surprise inclusion on the shortlist for this year`s Bollinger Everyman Wodehouse Prize for Comic Fiction, billed as Britain`s only award in the category.

Dacoits have new job descriptions: Author

Dacoits have new job descriptions: Author

Last Updated: Saturday, April 24, 2010, 11:56

Chambal in central India is now a tame shadow of its wild self. Its ravines no longer echo with the frenzy of gun-toting bandits but are the haunt of small-time criminals.

Archie comics to have gay student character

Archie comics to have gay student character

Last Updated: Friday, April 23, 2010, 13:27

Archie comics will have a gay student featured in its Riverdale High School. For the first time in the 69-year history of the comic book, gay character Kevin Keller will be joining Archie and his gang.

Reading is the best aphrodisiac: Study

Reading is the best aphrodisiac: Study

Last Updated: Thursday, April 22, 2010, 18:41

A new study has found that bedtime story makes sparks fly.

Fatima Bhutto`s book stays on top

Fatima Bhutto`s book stays on top

Last Updated: Thursday, April 22, 2010, 10:23

`Songs of Blood and Sword` by Fatima Bhutto, niece of late Pakistani prime minister Benazir Bhutto, remains on top among non-fiction bestsellers.

US authors shortlisted for Orange Prize for Fiction

US authors shortlisted for Orange Prize for Fiction

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 21, 2010, 09:39

Three US authors have been shortlisted for the annual Orange Prize for Fiction, the only British literary award reserved solely for novels written by women.

Twilight`s vampire doctor Forbes` richest fictional character

Twilight`s vampire doctor Forbes` richest fictional character

Last Updated: Tuesday, April 20, 2010, 18:11

Carlise Cullen, father to vampire hero Edward from the `Twilight` series, has been named the richest fictional character by Forbes.

George Washington racks up late fees at library

George Washington racks up late fees at library

Last Updated: Tuesday, April 20, 2010, 13:43

If George Washington were alive, he might face a hefty library fine. New York City`s oldest library says one of its ledgers shows that the president has racked up 220 years` worth of late fees on two books he borrowed.

Kim Kardashian to pen a book

Kim Kardashian to pen a book

Last Updated: Tuesday, April 20, 2010, 08:48

Reality star Kim Kardashian is all set to don a writer’s hat as she is teaming up with her sisters to pen a `super-candid` book about their lives. The model turned entrepreneur and actress and will work with her siblings Kourtney and Khloe to put together the tome, which will include "tips and stories", as well as dating advice.

Cuban writer Carlos Franqui dies at 89

Cuban writer Carlos Franqui dies at 89

Last Updated: Sunday, April 18, 2010, 10:15

Cuban writer and political activist Carlos Franqui has died. He was 89.

Female butt inspires ‘The Big Butt Book’!

Female butt inspires ‘The Big Butt Book’!

Last Updated: Sunday, April 18, 2010, 15:42

`The Big Butt Book` celebrates the female backside.

‘Twilight’ ranks fifth in ‘challenged books’ list

‘Twilight’ ranks fifth in ‘challenged books’ list

Last Updated: Thursday, April 15, 2010, 16:21

‘Twilight’ series has ranked fifth in the ‘challenged books’ list.