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Book Nook: Signings, poetry readings, writers and book groups and more

The Daily World Book Nook is celebrating National Library Lovers Month throughout the month of February. Also, Feb. 1 kicks... Read Story ...
The Times Leader

About Books: ‘The Writer’ is fast-paced and hard to put down

James Patterson is one of the most popular storytellers of our time. J.D. Barker is also an international best-selling author. They join forces in this exciting crime thriller that is receiving ...
Post and Courier

Review: Maggie Smith’s ‘Dear Writer’ a thoughtful and welcomed pep talk for anyone with access to a pen

DEAR WRITER: Pep Talks & Practical Advice for the Creative Life. By Maggie Smith. Washington Square Press. 272 pages. $28.99. Good news, friends: you’ve got mail. As in old-school actual letters.
The New York Times

Peter David, Comic Book Writer Who Repopularized the Hulk, Dies at 68

His long run with that venerable character was the highlight of a career that also encompassed Spider-Man, Aquaman and best-selling “Star Trek” novels. By Gavin Edwards Peter David, who wrote millions ...