Publisher Simon & Schuster wants to recoup $1.275 million it claims to have paid out to famed mystery writer Nelson DeMille for a planned novel he never got to finish. DeMille signed an $11.5 million, three book deal with Simon & Schuster in December 2014, and delivered the first two before his death in September … Read more
All Fours “All Fours” is written by Miranda July. Miranda July (Riverhead Books), $29July’s second novel is a story that’s at once eminently relatable to women over 40 and utterly unique. A mom and married artist plans to drive from LA to New York, where she’ll splash out on a stay at the Carlye and … Read more
Jewish author Talia Carner thought she’d seen the worst after hundreds of antisemitic trolls review-bombed her new novel a few months back in retaliation for a pro-Israel video she posted on Instagram in the aftermath of Hamas’ attack on Israel last Oct. 7. But Carner was shocked anew earlier this month after discovering her name … Read more
According to some corners of the internet, in addition to attending the Golden Globes, dating an NFL star, re-recording several albums, and performing her three-plus-hour “Eras” show 60 times and releasing it as a major concert film, Taylor Swift found time to write a spy novel that’s being called the next James Bond. The thriller … Read more
The new Hulu thriller “The Other Black Girl” mixes suspense and satire for a sharp dig at the publishing industry. Premiering Wednesday, Sept. 13 and based on the best-selling novel by Zakiya Dalila Harris, “The Other Black Girl,” is executive produced by Rashida Jones. The plot follows Nella (Sinclair Daniel), an editorial assistant who works … Read more
Simon & Schuster issued an apology Sunday — as well as $600 refunds — after saying that books “hand signed” by Bob Dylan were not individually inscribed by the music legend. “To those who purchased ‘The Philosophy of Modern Song’ limited edition, we want to apologize,” wrote the publishing company in an Instagram post. “As … Read more
Royal watchers are already buzzing about Prince Harry’s forthcoming memoir. Set for a Jan. 10 release, the book’s enigmatic title, “Spare,” has prompted questions about its meaning. The term “spare” refers to the Duke of Sussex’s longtime label as the backup king, should his older brother Prince William — “the heir” — not make it … Read more