Sunday, February 8, 2026

Books

“To Kill a Mockingbird” Sequel to Be Published — 2nd Ever Book by Harper Lee

Harper Lee,88, and a recluse, has agreed to publish the sequel to "To Kill a Mockingbird." HarperCollins (no relation to the author) will bring...

Aretha Franklin Exclusive: Former Biographer Has No Respect For Her in Book Betrayal

No one is reading David Ritz's unauthorized biography of Aretha Franklin called "Respect." It sits in the book sales basement at number 6,000 on...

Anjelica Huston Memoir “Watch Me”: Jack Nicholson, Ryan O’Neal, Roman Polanski Shockers

One of the smartest and nicest people descended from Hollywood royalty is Anjelica Huston. The Oscar winning daughter of famed director John Huston, granddaughter...

Source: “Fifty Shades of Grey” Author Prepping New Novel, Other New Projects

EXCLUSIVE Fans of E. L. James have been clamoring for news of her next books. The author of the "Fifty Shades of Grey" trilogy...

Tom Cruise: Sucker Punched by Sumner Redstone’s Viacom in Novel About Katie Holmes Marriage

When Hollywood heartthrob Steven Weller pulls Maddy Freed out of obscurity for a starring part in his newest, Oscar-worthy film, she feels her career...

Amazon Books Editorial Director Quits as Hachette Mess Eats Away at Online Seller

Amazon Books editorial director Julia Cheiffetz has resigned. She let it out on Twitter yesterday, and I spotted it in the New York Observer....

Lee Grant on Marlon Brando, Overzealous Fans, and Getting Fired By Bruce Willis

Lee Grant has finally published her memoir, and it's a must-read. (I know this not from a publisher sending it to me, but from...

Laurie Colwin Remembered Today: Read One Of Her Many Marvelous Books

The great author, novelist, writer, humorist Laurie Colwin would have been 70 years old today. Wow, how time flies. Laurie passed away in October...