Steroids, schmeroids. Fans yawn at A-Rod tell-allNEW YORK — Remember that tell-all book about A-Rod? Mexican university wins Spain’s Prince of Asturias awardMADRID — A nearly 100-year-old Mexican university was awarded Spain’s Prince of Asturias Award for Communication and Humanities on Wednesday in recognition of its role in providing Latin America with outstanding intellectuals and scientists. Benjamin Franklin’s ‘Poor Richard’ almanac sells for half-million dollars at NYC auctionNEW YORK — When members of the local historical society in Berwick, Pa., found a dusty, long-ignored copy of Benjamin Franklin’s 18th-century “Poor Richard” almanac on their shelves a few months ago, they decided to find out whether it could be real. Finally, a book for people who get lost a lotMUSKEGON, Mich. — Are you one of those people with no sense of direction? Book critic threatens writer and his family in Dean Koontz’s new thriller, ‘Relentless’“Relentless” (Bantam Books, 368 pages, $27), by Dean Koontz: In this latest thriller from Dean Koontz (a master at spinning dark tales), Cullen “Cubby” Greenwich becomes the target of Shearman Waxx, the most influential book critic in the country, after the publication of his latest novel. PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BEST-SELLERSHARDCOVER FICTION 1. “The Lost Symbol” by Dan Brown (Doubleday) WALL STREET JOURNAL BEST-SELLERSFICTION 1. “The Lost Symbol” by Dan Brown (Doubleday) British naturalist Sir David Attenborough wins prestigious Spanish prizeMADRID — British naturalist Sir David Attenborough won Spain’s prestigious Prince of Asturias social sciences prize Thursday for his “great contributions to the defense of life and conservation of our planet.” Nukes or cognac? Will UN sanctions really force North Korea’s leader to make a choice?SEOUL, South Korea — The first time North Korea tested a nuclear device, the United Nations tried to hit the reclusive nation’s leader where it really hurts — in the stomach. How to run a bed and breakfast: Book gives reality versus fantasyHOBOKEN, N.J. — It sounds like a dream job: You have a beautiful old home with extra bedrooms in a location with lots of tourists. You’re a great cook and a people-person. Why not open a bed-and-breakfast? Head writer for the MTV Movie Awards blogs that Eminem, Bruno stunt was plannedNEW YORK — The head writer for the MTV Movie Awards has settled the debate: the stunt involving Sacha Baron Cohen and Eminem at the MTV Movie Awards was completely planned. Rough Guides: On a Budget seriesNEW YORK — Rough Guides has issued two new books as part of its “On a Budget” series: “The Rough Guide to South America On a Budget” ($31.99) and “The Rough Guide to Central America On a Budget” ($24.99). Notes of interest from BookExpo AmericaNotes from BookExpo America, which ended Sunday in New York: Book publishers waiting on Spanish-language boom can’t translate lackluster salesNEW YORK — The long-rumored e-book boom at last has arrived. But publishers still wait, and wait, for another supposed surge: Spanish-language titles. Starbucks will feature son’s memoir at thousands of storesNEW YORK — A son’s memoir about his adventure-seeking father is the latest Starbucks book pick. Elizabeth Edwards sets condition for interviews: don’t name her husband’s former mistressNEW YORK — Elizabeth Edwards set an unusual condition before agreeing to interviews about her new book: She would only talk if the media outlet agreed not to mention the name of her husband John’s former mistress. Ramble California: Offbeat adventures and must-seesGOLDEN, Colo. — Eric Peterson says California “just might be the greatest state for road trips.” And he’s written a new book to prove his point: “Ramble California: A Wanderer’s Guide to the Offbeat, Overlooked, and Outrageous.” Walcott withdraws from race for Oxford University poetry post after anonymous letter campaignLONDON — Nobel literature laureate Derek Walcott has withdrawn from the contest for a prestigious position at Oxford University after anonymous letters criticizing him were sent to professors. In new book, Polish priest says steamy sex life brings married couples closer to GodWARSAW, Poland — The Rev. Ksawery Knotz has a message for all married Catholic couples out there: there’s nothing wrong with a steamy sex life. Steve Coppell quits as Reading manager after club fails to clinch promotion to Premier LeagueREADING, England — Steve Coppell quit as manager of Reading following the club’s failure to clinch promotion to the Premier League. Obamas host night of spoken word, poetry at White House, including James Earl JonesWASHINGTON — First lady Michelle Obama says the White House is a place where people should feel free to speak their minds. To that end, she and President Barack Obama welcomed actors, poets and writers to the East Room on Tuesday. The ‘pit bull’ has a book deal: Sarah Palin agrees to deal for memoir, scheduled for 2010NEW YORK — You knew it was coming: Sarah Palin is ready to tell her side, agreeing to publish a memoir with HarperCollins. The book comes out in Spring 2010 — the year she is up for re-election. Go Governor: Sarah Palin memoir coming in 2010NEW YORK — You knew it was coming: Sarah Palin is ready to tell her side, publishing a memoir with HarperCollins that will come out in Spring 2010. Obama’s Day: Meets employers on health care costs, honors top officers, hosts poetry readingWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama continues the theme of affordable health care today, a day after enlisting the help of the health industry in lowering future costs over 10 years. Outgoing war commander Gen. David McKiernan valued reaching out to Afghan eldersKABUL — Gen. David McKiernan’s private U.S. military jet raced south toward Kandahar, the Taliban’s former stronghold. Inside, McKiernan adjusted his reading glasses and turned a page of the Muslim holy book. Idlewild travel bookstore in NYC: Not just guides but books with ’strong sense of place’NEW YORK — What kind of dreamer opens a bookstore in a recession, gives it a nostalgic name that means nothing to most people under 40, and stocks it with travel guides and obscure foreign novels? Idlewild travel bookstore in NYC: Not just guides but books with ’strong sense of place’NEW YORK — What kind of dreamer opens a bookstore in a recession, gives it a nostalgic name that means nothing to most people under 40, and stocks it with travel guides and obscure foreign novels? ‘I Want to Work for Diddy,’ ‘Transamerican Love Story’ among GLAAD Award winnersLOS ANGELES — Laverne Cox isn’t on the road with Sean Combs, but the outspoken transgender person has picked up an outstanding reality show trophy at the 20th annual GLAAD Media Awards. Bud Shrake, co-author of best-selling ‘Harvey Penick’s Little Red Book,’ dies at 77DALLAS — Bud Shrake, the co-author of “Harvey Penick’s Little Red Book” who was known to have had drinks with Jack Ruby and was the longtime companion of former Texas Gov. Ann Richards, died Friday. He was 77. University of Wyoming says missing poet’s family believes he died in fall on Japanese islandCHEYENNE, Wyo. — The family of a University of Wyoming professor missing on a remote Japanese island believes he fell during a hike and didn’t survive, the school said Friday. US team: Japanese rescuers will continue search for Wyo. poet missing on remote islandCHEYENNE, Wyo. — An American rescue team had no luck on its final day of searching for a Wyoming poet missing on a remote Japanese island, but a Japanese team will continue working, a rescuer said Friday. ‘Bud’ Shrake, co-author of best-selling ‘Harvey Penick’s Little Red Book,’ dies at 77AUSTIN, Texas — Edwin “Bud” Shrake, an author and journalist who co-authored the best-selling golf book “Harvey Penick’s Little Red Book,” has died. He was 77. WALL STREET JOURNAL BEST-SELLERSFICTION 1. “The Last Olympian” by Rick Riordan (Disney Hyperion Books for Children) ‘FZZZ’! ‘FZZAAT”! Naval Academy’s new graphic novel a tool to woo more minoritiesANNAPOLIS, Md. — The drawings are crisp and tales of Navy officers scouring the high seas for pirates and other rogues are enticing. Even vivid sound-effect words “FZZZZ” and “FZAAAT” appear in a new graphic novel the Naval Academy is rolling out to recruit midshipmen. US rescue team: Search for poet who went missing on Japanese island more than week ago to endCHEYENNE, Wyo. — The search for an acclaimed poet who went missing on a small Japanese island more than 10 days ago will end Friday, an American search-and-rescue team coordinator said. |
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