Amazon has unveiled an upgraded suite of tablets that includes an enhanced 8.9-inch Kindle HDX ($379), a new tablet designed for children ($149), and a new Kindle HD tablet ($100). The e-tailer has also introduced the Kindle Voyage ($199), an e-reader with a touchscreen, faster processor and new page turning technology. more »
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Women Dominate
Short Story Award: Yesterday, the BBC announced an all-female
author shortlist for its National Short Story Award.
Bechdel to Write
New Graphic Memoir: Alison Bechdel, one of the new "Genius
Grant" winners, has sold her next book, 'The Secret to Superhuman
Strength,' to Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, for publication in 2017.
A Ghostwriter
Steps Out of the Shadows: Lonnie Wheeler has written his share
of books, but they have other people’s names on them. Hank Aaron, Bob Gibson,
Coleman Young—Wheeler wrote all their autobiographies.
Dahl Takes the
Cake : Amazing Roald Dahl cakes that Wonka himself would be
proud of.
Rivers Intro in
New Book : Joan Rivers, who died September 4, is the opening act
for 'Eating Delancey: A Celebration of Jewish Food,' set to be published in
December by powerHouse Books.
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