Books

Jack Kerouac's 'lost novel' published

WASHINGTON- The first book from iconic American writer Jack Kerouac, which went unpublished and considered "lost" in his lifetime, was finally published on Thursday. The original 158-page...

British author Julian Barnes wins Booker Prize

LONDON- British author Julian Barnes on Tuesday won the 2011 Man Booker Prize, one of the highest-profile awards in English-language literature, for his novel "The Sense of an Ending". Barnes,...

'Arab Spring' heralds new era for publishers

Other Arab editors hailed the lifting of printing restrictions in their countries following the "Arab Spring" of pro-democracy protests that shook off years of tyrannical, oppressive rule from Tunis...

Rare glimpse of British special forces' exploits

LONDON- The veil of secrecy surrounding Britain's SAS special forces unit has been partially lifted to allow the publication of a new book detailing daring attacks behind Nazi lines in World War II....

Assange autobiography to hit shelves despite row: publisher

Publisher Canongate said Wednesday it was the first draft of Assange's autobiography as delivered to them in March 2011, and that they were going ahead with publication despite Assange's attempts to...

Barnes nominated on Booker Prize shortlist

LONDON, Robin Millard- Julian Barnes remains the favourite to win Britain's prestigious Booker Prize for literature after his "The Sense of an Ending" was nominated on the shortlist announced...

Tripoli bookworm thrilled by Libya's new chapter

TRIPOLI, Dominique Soguel- A tiny bookshop is among the first businesses to throw its doors open in Tripoli one week after the Libyan capital fell to rebels determined to uproot the regime of Moamer...

CIA demands cuts to critical 9/11 memoir

WASHINGTON, Dan De Luce- The Central Intelligence Agency has demanded a publisher make extensive cuts to a book critical of its performance before and after the September 11 attacks, officials said...

"Harry Potter" author ends 16-year spell with agent

LONDON- "Harry Potter" author J.K. Rowling said on Monday she had ended her 16-year association with the literary agent who helped to launch the multi-million-selling series of books about the boy...

Riots after Israel police quiz rabbi on 'racist' book

JERUSALEM, Menahem Kahana- Supporters of an Israeli rabbi questioned by detectives on Sunday over his endorsement of an allegedly racist book rioted in Jerusalem, burning tyres and injuring a...
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