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Maurice Sendak dead at 83 American writer and illustrator Maurice Sendak, who is best known for his classic children's books including "Where the Wild Things Are," has died at the age of 83, the New York Times reported on Tuesday. Province: Manitoba Newspaper: Winnipeg Sun Feed: Books Date: 2012-05-08 08:52:39

Obama's past loves in new book George Clooney wasn't kidding when he said he'd never run for office because of his bad-boy past. Province: Manitoba Newspaper: Winnipeg Sun Feed: Books Date: 2012-05-03 20:24:01

Mike Joyce eyes explosive 'The Smiths' tell-all book Former The Smiths rocker Mike Joyce is preparing to fire a shot at singer Morrissey by penning an explosive tell-all book revealing the full story of the band. Province: Manitoba Newspaper: Winnipeg Sun Feed: Books Date: 2012-05-03 12:24:38

Iron Man richer than Batman A smart and savvy dragon, an aged vampire and a Beverly Hillbilly are among the richest fictional characters, according to a new ranking. Province: Manitoba Newspaper: Winnipeg Sun Feed: Books Date: 2012-04-27 20:17:56

Englander's 'Anne Frank' a gem There isn't much about the legendary Anne Frank in Nathan Englander's new and perceptive collection of short stories, but there is much about Jewish identity as perceived by a writer tightly tied to his Jewish-American heritage. Province: Manitoba Newspaper: Winnipeg Sun Feed: Books Date: 2012-04-22 07:13:44

Twilight author buys horror film rights The author of the Twilight books has snapped up the film rights to Lois Duncan's gothic horror novel Down a Dark Hall. Province: Manitoba Newspaper: Winnipeg Sun Feed: Books Date: 2012-04-19 21:43:52

Rowling writing 'Potter' encyclopedia Author J.K. Rowling is working on a Harry Potter encyclopedia, and will donate the royalties to charity, she has said on her website. Province: Manitoba Newspaper: Winnipeg Sun Feed: Books Date: 2012-04-16 14:28:13

Author shines light on introverts The meek are going to have to raise their game while the earth is still worth inheriting. Province: Manitoba Newspaper: Winnipeg Sun Feed: Books Date: 2012-04-15 09:02:42

McFetridge's 'Dice' sizzles A title that comes straight from the Rolling Stones' playbook signals there's music in the novel ahead -- and music of a particular rocking, brawling kind. Province: Manitoba Newspaper: Winnipeg Sun Feed: Books Date: 2012-03-25 05:36:47

Bridges penning spiritual guide Actor Jeff Bridges is writing a spiritual guidebook. Province: Manitoba Newspaper: Winnipeg Sun Feed: Books Date: 2012-03-13 00:00:44

'Last Dance' a witty crime novel Last Dance is British Columbian David Russell's second crime novel featuring lawyer-become-teacher Winston Patrick, following on Deadly Lessons, which was nominated for an Arthur Ellis award. Province: Manitoba Newspaper: Winnipeg Sun Feed: Books Date: 2012-03-11 11:01:30

'Wild Beasts' doesn't roar Some crime fiction is like a magic show: hands move faster than eyes can readily follow, diverting audiences from more pedestrian realities. This is clever, takes plenty of practice, and is often entertaining, in both magic and fiction. Province: Manitoba Newspaper: Winnipeg Sun Feed: Books Date: 2012-03-04 00:36:56

Berenstain Bears co-creator dies Children's book author Jan Berenstain has passed away at the age of 88. Province: Manitoba Newspaper: Winnipeg Sun Feed: Books Date: 2012-02-27 15:10:46

'Why Be Happy' elegant in style But Winterson's newly published memoir, Why Be Happy When You Could Be Normal? earns high marks not only for its crisp prose style, but for its empathy, elegance and attention to detail. Province: Manitoba Newspaper: Winnipeg Sun Feed: Books Date: 2012-02-26 09:45:17

'Memorable Murder' a good read It is almost never fair to critique a book for not being what its author probably didn't intend it to be in the first place. Province: Manitoba Newspaper: Winnipeg Sun Feed: Books Date: 2012-02-19 09:53:49

'Betrayal of Trust' not perfect Crime fiction is almost by definition about life and death, but in Susan Hill's sixth Simon Serrailler novel, the theme takes on a further layer that deals with one of this century's major emerging issues: the right to die. Province: Manitoba Newspaper: Winnipeg Sun Feed: Books Date: 2012-02-12 09:25:55

'Professor's Life' full of detail Now 70, historian Michael Bliss wonders if readers may find his memoir, A Professor's Life, a little dull. "Why should you keep reading?" he asks. Province: Manitoba Newspaper: Winnipeg Sun Feed: Books Date: 2012-02-05 07:21:57

'Lie' will leave you in a fog The "lie" in the title of Elizabeth George's new and very long Inspector Thomas Lynley novel is no lie. Province: Manitoba Newspaper: Winnipeg Sun Feed: Books Date: 2012-01-29 08:34:55

Excerpts from 'You Are Not Alone' Michael Jackson practically grew up on stage. First alongside his brothers in the Jackson Five and in The Jacksons, then in a solo career that would propel him to international superstardom and earn him the title, The King of Pop. Province: Manitoba Newspaper: Winnipeg Sun Feed: Books Date: 2012-01-28 06:38:37

Jermaine: Michael hated 'titles' If people knew everything that Michael experienced growing up, Jermaine Jackson thinks they would have thought about him differently. Province: Manitoba Newspaper: Winnipeg Sun Feed: Books Date: 2012-01-28 06:38:37

Jackson bro debunks myths in bio Jermaine Jackson debunks many of the myths about his family -- and especially his late, superstar younger brother, Michael -- in You Are Not Alone. Province: Manitoba Newspaper: Winnipeg Sun Feed: Books Date: 2012-01-28 06:38:36

Franco to publish debut novel Actor James Franco is set to release his first novel - and the plot is based on his life in Hollywood. Province: Manitoba Newspaper: Winnipeg Sun Feed: Books Date: 2012-01-04 14:17:34

'Stories About Storytellers' for book lovers Stories About Storytellers is the perfect title for Douglas Gibson's engaging account of his career in publishing. The book is witty and informative, its stable of authors chosen to intrigue the reader. Province: Manitoba Newspaper: Winnipeg Sun Feed: Books Date: 2012-01-04 08:36:36

Tomalin writes Dickens' story Few biographers are better equipped to tell the tale of Charles Dickens on the bicentennary of his birth than veteran biographer Claire Tomalin, Province: Manitoba Newspaper: Winnipeg Sun Feed: Books Date: 2012-01-04 08:36:35

2011's Rock 'n' Roll books You don't have to read music to read about music. Like every year, there are scores of rock books on the racks. Here are some new releases on the lit parade Province: Manitoba Newspaper: Winnipeg Sun Feed: Books Date: 2012-01-04 08:36:35

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