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The author of “Vampires in the Lemon Grove” recently met Louise Erdrich, but all she could say was something like “Hey, Louise, are these pimentos in the dip?”

Leon Wieseltier will share the Dan David Prize, which is given annually to honor “contributions to humanity,” with the French philosopher Michel Serres.

Ever since the killing of Osama bin Laden, U.S. Navy SEALs have been in the spotlight.

Bruce Feiler draws on his own family in writing 'The Secrets of Happy Families.'

“Pride and Prejudice” has been published with radically different covers over the course of two centuries.

"The Man in the High Castle," Dick's novel of alternate history and mysticism, and an early meditation on the nature of reality, is being developed for a television adaptation by Frank Spotnitz, a writer and producer of "The X-Files," and Ridley Scott, the director of "Blade Runner."

Lawyer-turned-novelist Tara Conklin explores slavery and the question of justice.

Paperback editions will have art by Kazu Kibuishi that focuses on a scene from each novel.

Plus, read the first four chapters of the final book in the 'Darkness Rising' trilogy.

Lovers ranging from English aristocrats to modern pro athletes look for love.

Michael Connelly and Michael Koryta discuss writing fictional stories about timely events.

A look at today's top news in books and publishing.

A look at today's top news in books and publishing.

New novels explore the often forgotten women beside famous men of the 20th century

Peter Brown's 800-page "Through the Eye of the Needle" has also become a best-seller for a book of its type.

New site aims to help its users find (and share) worthy reads.

The manifesto still rings true today, says columnist Anna Quindlen.

A look at today's news from the book and publishing world.

Maeve Binchy's final novel arrives Feb. 12.

Holly Goddard Jones' debut novel is 'Gone Girl'-esque.