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Joaquin Phoenix's 'Napoleon' film an 'absolute catastrophe,' says former French president's son

Louis Sarkozy, son of former French President Nicolas Sarkozy, has written a book, “Napoleon’s Library," about the French emperor's love for the written word.

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Book checked out in 1934 finally returned to Massachusetts library, accrued over $600 in fines

A library book that was checked out for two weeks from a Massachusetts public library was finally returned 90 years later after someone found it in Washington, D.C.

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Fear of scrutiny prompts book publishers to decline international award

The Association of American Publishers was unable to find a recipient for its annual International Freedom to Publish Award after multiple publishers declined it.

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New book warns of the ‘price we pay’ when we ‘lose the truth’

‘The Little Liar; author Mitch Albom shares the message behind his new book on ‘Fox & Friends.’

LIFESTYLE 3 days ago

On this day in history, December 19, 1843, Charles Dickens publishes 'A Christmas Carol'

Charles Dickens published perhaps his most famous story, "A Christmas Carol," on this day in history, Dec. 19, 1843. It's one of the most familiar holiday tales in the world.

Movies 3 days ago

A look at the 3 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' films created since the 1964 book by Roald Dahl

Since Ronald Dahl's popular children's book came out in 1964, there have been three different live-action remakes. The newest, "Wonka," came out in 2023.

LIFESTYLE 4 days ago

'Christmas Sermon' by author C.S. Lewis warned of a world that no longer knew right from wrong

The religious writings and Christian philosophy of C.S. Lewis are finding new adherents as he appeared to predict the current state of a culture without moral clarity.

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James Bond icon Sean Connery's final days battling dementia: 'It was hard to watch'

Herbie J Pilato has written a new book titled "Connery, Sean Connery" about the 007 actor who struggled with dementia before his 2020 death in the Bahamas.

LIFESTYLE 6 days ago

'Beowulf' returned to Pennsylvania library after 54 years, accrued nearly $1,000 fine

The Sewickley Public Library said in an Instagram post that 'Beowulf' was checked out in January 1969 and was not returned until this month. It had accrued nearly $1,000 in fines.

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Author James Patterson gifts special holiday bonuses to 600 employees at independent bookstores

This holiday season, 600 independent bookstore workers are taking home $500 each, courtesy of bestselling author James Patterson, who has recognized the role they play in selling books.