Books

Rushdie Says Writers Losing Influence in West

Salman Rushdie believes literature has lost much of its influence in the West, and movie stars like George Clooney and Angelina Jolie have taken the place of Susan Sontag and Norman Mailer when it comes to addressing the big issues.

Rowling's Adult Novel Lacks Magic, Some Critics Say

J.K. Rowling's first foray into adult fiction was bound to be compared to her wildly successful Harry Potter series, and, while "The Casual Vacancy" has earned mixed reviews, for some critics the magic has worn off.

'Fifty Shades of Grey' Movie: The Latest Details On Casting & Locations

Although "Fifty Shades of Grey" author E.L. James is currently on a book tour for the sexy read, she had reportedly visited Seattle, where most of the storyline takes place. Although she was mostly doing autograph signings, many suspect James may have also done some location scouting for the film adaptation of the erotica.