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Jess Walter started his first novel in high school, but when he became a father at 19 he concluded that fiction was a “dicey way to support a child.”

Nominations for the most wishful Academy Awards category: Best Film About a Writer.

A reader responds to a recent interview with Dave Barry.

A reader responds to a recent letter about a review of Jami Attenberg’s novel “The Middlesteins.”

Readers respond to a recent review of two biographies of Sylvia Plath.

The Bieberesque 11-year-old hero of Teddy Wayne’s new novel is beginning to realize that he’s a confection — manufactured, managed and manipulated by a corporate team of adults.

The author of “Hollywood Wives” and, most recently, “The Power Trip,” believes “The Great Gatsby” is the best love story ever. Fitzgerald, she says, had sexual chemistry down.

The author shares the story of how she started writing her best-selling trilogy.

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

A look at today's top news in the book and publishing industry.

His next book, about the execution of Jesus, will be published on Sept. 24.

Rev. Cecil Williams and wife Janice Mirikitani have written a book, 'Beyond the Possible.'

New books cover everything from slavery to the Civil War to WWII to MLK Jr.

DeMille talks about the popularity of his returning hero, John Corey.

Music mogul's new book recounts a life spent discovering and revitalizing storied careers.

A look at today's top book and publishing news.

The film based on Matthew Quick's debut novel is basis of hit film up for eight Oscars.

Novelists write a lot about special-ops forces, but now real-life heroes are getting a say.

USA TODAY's Best-Selling Books list

She refutes Philip Roth's advice to a young writer to "quit while you're ahead."