New Book From “Sherlock Holmes” Creator

For the first time ever, a diary by Sherlock Holmes author Arthur Conan Doyle is set to be published by the British library.

The diary is the account of Conan Doyle’s experiences as a surgeon on an Arctic whaler. The diary has been unavailable to the public since it was written in 1880. The book is titled Dangerous Work: Diary of an Arctic Adventure and will be printed as a facsimile edition showing Conan Doyle’s original handwriting and sketches, alongside a full transcription and photos of the journey. (more…)

Lee Child Reads Chapter of Gregg Hurwitz’ Next Thriller

Lee Child and Gregg Hurwitz have always had mutual admiration for eachothers’ work. That’s why the Jack Reacher author has recorded the first chapter of Hurwitz’ upcoming novel, The Survivor, which will be coming out on August 21st from St. Martin’s Press. (more…)

Brand New App Released for Dean Koontz Novel

Zerofractal Studios and Random House Publishing have announced the release of their latest Augmented Reality app. The app features Dean Koontz‘ latest novel Odd Apocalypse (the newest in the Odd Thomas series), presenting an innovative new way to see book cover art.

You can point your device (iPhone, iPad, Android or Desktop) at the book’s cover and the application will transform it into a portal with organic character animation and digital smoke. (more…)

“Sookie Stackhouse” Author Explains End Of Series

Thirteen books and a hit HBO TV series (True Blood) after creating the Sookie Stackhouse character, author Charlaine Harris has explained to the show “Good Morning” why she is putting the character to bed.

“I’d been writing Sookie for so many years, I wrote the first one maybe fifteen years ago, and I just felt like it was time for a change,” she explains.

“I felt that the heart was going out of my effort to write the series and I don’t want to give a book that’s less than heartfelt.” (more…)

Kardashian Sister Gives Her Thoughts on “Fifty Shades”

Yet another celeb has given their “oh-so-valuable” opinion about the Fifty Shades series. According to Celebrity Cafe, Khloe Kardashian was not very impressed with Fifty Shades of Grey. Not that she’s read it, of course, but she scoffed at the idea of reading erotica rather than simply watching porn. “What everyone tells me is that if you’re missing out on a sex life, if you read the book, it makes you want to have a sex life,” Khloe said.

“And, I have a phenomenal sex life. So, I’m not dying to read written porn. I would rather watch porn – than read a different version of porn. But, I don’t know what it’s about,” she added.

However, a family member of Khloe’s has read the book. (more…)

What Books Are Americans Most Embarrassed To Read?

What books are you most ashamed to be seen reading?

A recent poll done by 60 Minutes/Vanity Fair has Fifty Shades of Grey by E.L. James at a shockingly low 5%, whereas Barack Obama’s memoir Dreams from My Father at 16%. Meanwhile, Mitt Romney’s non-existent memoir is at 8%. (more…)

Order of Jodi Picoult Books

Jodi Picoult is an American author of chick lit and also Wonder Woman comics. Although her books technically fall into the “standalone” category, her characters tend to recur in multiple novels. For instance, the McAfees appear in The Pact, Salem Falls and Nineteen Minutes. Detective Patrick Ducharme has appeared in Perfect Match and Nineteen Minutes. Frankie Martine appears in Salem Falls, Second Glance and finally in Perfect Match. (more…)

Order of Mary Russell/Sherlock Holmes Books

Mary Russell is a fictional detective featured in a series of books by American novelist Laurie R. King. The series is written in past-tense by an older Mary Russell, who tells her memoirs from about 1915 to 1920. She meets a middle-aged version of the famous detective Sherlock Holmes, who becomes her mentor. (more…)

Order of Kate Martinelli Books

Kate Martinelli is a fictional character created by American author Laurie R. King. Kate is a San Francisco police officer and a lesbian. (more…)

Plenty Of Book Releases For This Week, Including James Patterson & Chelsea Cain

It’s the weekday all readers look forward to – Tuesday! Why’s that, you ask? Because of all of the book releases! This week, hitting shelves will be books from authors James Patterson, Chelsea Cain, W.E.B. Griffin, Christina Dodd and the pseudonymous Richard Castle.

Keep reading to find out all of the details on all of these new book releases… (more…)