Books: Whats the Buzz from USA Today

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Here is the latest Book News from USA Today.

Anderson Cooper, famous mom Gloria Vanderbilt bond in ‘Rainbow’
Anderson Cooper talks to his mother about her remarkable life in book, documentary.

     

‘Violet Hour’: How great writers faced death
Katie Roiphe looks at the final hours of Susan Sontag, Maurice Sendak, John Updike.

     

Books: New and noteworthy
Look for the new memoir from Anderson Cooper and his mom, Gloria Vanderbilt.

     

400 years after Shakespeare’s death, a diverse world is his stage
New productions prove the Bard’s plays are adaptable to diverse casting and contexts.

     

400 years later, 5 ways to brush up on your Shakespeare
An anniversary of Shakespeare’s death is being commemorated with books and events.

     

War saves Helen Simonson’s slow-burning ‘Summer’
‘The Summer Before the War’ is set in pastoral England before World War I.

     

Weekend picks for book lovers
Spend your weekend reading ‘Jane Steele.’

     

Reports: Drew Barrymore to divorce third husband.
She and Will Kopelman have two daughters.

     

Take this ‘Journey to Munich’ with Maisie Dobbs
The 12th mystery in Jacqueline Winspear’s series is set in 1938.

     

Does Chrissy Teigen’s ‘Cravings’ live up to the hype?
We put the supermodel’s best-selling cookbook to the (taste) test.

     

Go to ‘Paris’ with our exclusive Jojo Moyes excerpt
‘Paris for One and Other Stories’ is due from the best-selling author in November.

     

‘Lust & Wonder’: A happy ending for Augusten Burroughs?
In his new memoir, the best-selling author writes about finding love.

     

Debut novel ‘The Nest’ flies high on USA TODAY’s best-seller list
Cynthia D’Aprix Sweeney lands at No. 2 with story of squabbling siblings.

     

Wendy Lawless’ new memoir has ‘Heart’
The author revisits her 20s in the 1980s in the sequel to ‘Chanel Bonfire.’

     

Football fans may want to punt ‘Throwback Special’
In this novel, friends gather to re-enact the game that ended Joe Theismann’s career.

     

‘Legends of the Fall’ author Jim Harrison dead at 78
Fiction writer, poet and outdoorsman wrote more than 30 books.

     

Brinkley’s ‘Rightful Heritage’ extols FDR’s environmental record
Historian Douglas Brinkley spotlights Roosevelt’s interest in the outdoors.

     

Books: New and noteworthy
Look for new books by Lauren Conrad and Jacqueline Winspear.

     

Reader, don’t miss these ‘Jane Eyre’ mashups
‘Jane Steele’ and ‘The Madwoman Upstairs’ cleverly play off Charlotte Bronte’s classic.

     

Weekend picks for book lovers
Spend your weekend reading ‘At the Edge of the Orchard’ by Tracy Chevalier.

     

Dad Rock: Replacements get sober look in book
Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan talk music on ‘Dad Rock,’ a podcast from USA TODAY

     

Even J.K. Rowling was rejected by publishers after Harry Potter
To encourage other writers, J.K. Rowling tweeted a couple of rejection letters she received from publishers for her book ‘The Cuckoo’s Calling.’ Video provided by Newsy

     

Chat live with author Diana Gabaldon
Watch for our chat with the best-selling ‘Outlander’ author on April 7.

     

Maybe hold off on those ’50 Shades of Grey’ book donations
Everyone wanted to read it, but no one wants the hardbacks for coffee table displays.

     

Read an excerpt from Jennifer Weiner’s new book for kids
USA TODAY has a first look at ‘The Littlest Bigfoot’ jacket and an exclusive excerpt.

     

Kevin Hart to pen ‘inspirational’ memoir
He’ll explain how he used setbacks in life to fuel his desire to succeed.

     

Tim Burton movie trailer boosts ‘Miss Peregrine’ book sales
Trailer gives new life to ‘Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children.’

     

Books: New and noteworthy
Griffin and Sabine are back after 25 years, plus Harlan Coben has a new thriller.

     

Readers believe in ‘Miracles’; Clare claims No. 1
‘Miracles from Heaven’ gets a boost from film; Cassandra Clare’s shines with ‘Shadowhunters’

     

‘Devotion,’ a story of friendship and sacrifice in war
Historian Adam Makos documents the friendship of two pilots in the Korean War.

     

In ‘Orchard,’ Tracy Chevalier harvests a memorable tale
‘At the End of the Orchard’ is a novel set during pioneer times.

     

Weekend picks for book lovers
Spend your weekend reading ‘We Love You, Charlie Freeman.’

     

Purple reign: Prince announces he’s writing memoir
The book, due in fall 2017, will trace the pop star’s life and work.

     

A ‘Ruthless’ Scientology tell-all is coming
From the church leader’s father.

     

Readers believe in ‘Miracle’; Clare claims no. 1
‘Miracles from Heaven’ gets a boost from film; Cassandra Clare’s shines with ‘Shadowhunters’

     

‘Allegiant’ no more? The state of YA at the movies isn’t great
The hunt for the next ‘Hunger Games’ hasn’t been successful so far.

     

Neil Patrick Harris to star in ‘A Series of Unfortunate Events’
Netflix’ Lemony Snicket adaptation just got its Count Olaf.

     

Jennifer Garner finds faith, again, in ‘Miracles From Heaven’
A new film based on the best-selling book took the actress back to her roots.

     

Monkey business is no joke in ‘Charlie Freeman’
Kaitlyn Greenidge’s witty debut novel follows a black family who “adopt” a baby chimp.

     

Mass-market ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ edition to end in April
License was not renewed due to ‘the wishes of the author.’

     

Books: New and noteworthy
Look for new books from James Patterson, Jacquelyn Mitchard and Tracy Chevalier.

     

Novel celebrates friendship of young Truman Capote, Harper Lee
‘Tru & Nelle’ is a book for young readers about a special childhood friendship.

     

Weekend picks for book lovers
Spend your weekend reading ‘Love, Loss and What I Ate’ by Padma Lakshmi.

     

All rise! 9 amazingly feminist Ruth Bader Ginsburg quotes in honor of her new book
‘My Own Words,’ the Notorious RBG’s collection of her best writings, is coming soon.

     

American wizards are even more underground in third Pottermore story
Rowling reveals a deeper schism between the magic and non-magic community.

     

New book gathers writings by Ruth Bader Ginsburg
‘My Own Words’ by the Supreme Court justice is due in January 2017.

     

Next ‘Diary of a Wimpy Kid’ book arrives on Nov. 1
The best-selling series about a middle-schooler continues with Book 11.

     

That time a book club tweeted J.K. Rowling and she crashed it for cake
The powers of lemon cake.

     

Oscars boost book sales for ‘Room,’ ‘The Revenant’
After the Academy Awards, these best-selling books go home winners.

     

J.K. Rowling unveils the secrets of Salem in second Pottermore entry
Also: wizard bounty hunters.

     

Amy Schumer’s ‘Tattoo’ book will arrive in August
The comedian’s book is called ‘The Girl with the Lower Back Tattoo.’

     

‘Making a Murderer’ defense lawyer Jerry Buting to publish a book
The book will touch on the Steven Avery case, but largely tackles the justice system.

     

J.K. Rowling reveals details of Native American wizards
It’s part one of her ‘History of Magic in North America’ series on Pottermore.

     

At Amazon’s bookstores, books are just window dressing
Analysts say books are just window dressing for the real draw, which are its devices.

     

Padma Lakshmi dishes on ‘Love, Loss, and What We Ate’
In her memoir, the ‘Top Chef’ host recalls a life of struggles and rewards, with recipes.

     

Amazon to open second brick and mortar store
The company opened its first physical bookstore in Seattle in November.

     

J.K. Rowling pens new Potter writing on ‘Magic in North America’
A series of writings will be posted on Pottermore ahead of ‘Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them.’

     

Frank Mankiewicz’s wry take on Hollywood and Washington
Frank Mankiewicz knew everybody in both power centers.

     

Books: New and noteworthy
Look for new books from Padma Lakshmi and Chris Pavone.

     

‘Firebrand’ celebrates a friendship that made a difference
New book explores the friendship of Pauli Murray and Eleanor Roosevelt.

     

‘Prince of Tides’ author Pat Conroy dies at 70
‘Great Santini’ and ‘Prince of Tides’ author lost brief battle against pancreatic cancer.

     

‘Prince of Tides’ author Pat Conroy dies at 70
Author Pat Conroy died Friday after battling pancreatic cancer. Video provided by Newsy

     

Weekend picks for book lovers
Spend your weekend reading ‘The Widow’ by Fiona Barton.

     

’Prince of Tides’ author Pat Conroy dies at 70
Pat Conroy, whose best-selling novels drew from his own sometimes painful experiences and evoked vistas of the South Carolina coast and its people, has died.

     

Romance recs: Gena Showalter and Kiera Cass
Check out some new romances recommended by Happy Ever After’s contributors.

     

New paperbacks: ‘Bowie’ bio, ‘H Is for Hawk’
Titles newly out in paperback include Wendy Leigh’s biography of David Bowie.

     

Read an excerpt from Grisham’s ‘Theodore Boone: The Scandal’
USA TODAY has an exclusive excerpt from John Grisham’s lastest “kid lawyer” mystery.

     

In memoir, Padma Lakshmi dishes on ‘Love, Loss, and What We Ate’
The ‘Top Chef’ host recalls a life of struggles and rewards, with recipes.

     

Chrissy Teigen cooks up a No. 1 hit with ‘Cravings’
The supermodel’s first cookbook is an instant USA TODAY best seller.

     

Stephen King confirms Idris Elba, Matthew McConaughey in ‘Dark Tower’
They’ll be playing nemeses in the movie adaptation.

     

Climb these ‘Mountains’ with Yann Martel
‘The High Mountains of Portugal’ is a fable by the author of ‘Life of Pi.’

     

Fiona Barton’s ‘The Widow’ offers psychological thrills
Did Jean Taylor’s husband abduct a little girl?

     

Literary mashups: When ‘Dexter’ meets ‘Jane Eyre’
Contemporary writers take a page or two out of the Brontes, Dickens, Austen and Poe.

     

A busy season for literary mashups
New titles include ‘Jane Steele,’ ‘Nelly Dean’ and ‘The Madwoman Upstairs.’

     

New mysteries: Murder, mayhem and mixtapes
Titles from Gregg Hurwitz, Alafair Burke, Libby Cudmore and Idra Novey.

     

Books: New and noteworthy
Look for new books by John Feinstein, Shirley MacLaine and Clive Cussler.

     

‘American Girls,’ an alarming study of teens and social media
Nancy Jo Sales talked to teenage girls who spend their lives on their phones.

     

Weekend picks for book lovers
Spend your weekend reading ‘A Friend of Mr. Lincoln’ by Stephen Harrigan.

     

George R.R. Martin promises book-only plot twist
Story line won’t show up on ‘GoT’ because the character is dead on TV. But who is it?

     

Peek at the poster for Children’s Book Week
Elephant, Owl and Turtle share a love of reading.

     

It’s Jeffrey Archer’s time as ‘Hour’ hits No. 1
The sixth book in the Clifton Chronicles lands in the top spot on USA TODAY’s books list.

     

Chat live with Debbie Macomber!
Watch for our chat with the best-selling author on March 1.

     

Self-pitying Joyce Maynard heroine falls ‘Under the Influence’
A vulnerable woman becomes enamored of a glamorous couple in Joyce Maynard’s new novel.

     

Q & AUTHOR Debbie Macomber
USA TODAY NETWORK and Random House Present Q & AUTHOR

     

Bergen’s ‘Jihad’ looks at homegrown terrorism
‘United States of Jihad’ argues we have the tools to foil plots.

     

Books: New and noteworthy
Chrissy Teigen shares her favorite recipes in her cookbook, ‘Cravings.’

     

Harper Lee buried in Alabama hometown
Only close family and friends were present at the memorial for the ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ author.

     

Math is a problem in Ethan Canin’s ‘Almanac’
‘A Doubter’s Almanac’ is the story of a gifted mathematician and his son.

     

‘The Name of the Rose’ author Umberto Eco dies at 84
Italian author of the best-seller ‘The Name of the Rose’ succumbed to cancer Friday.

     

Harper Lee: Opus the Penguin’s No. 1 fan
Here’s one more reason to be grateful to the literary icon.

     

Weekend picks for book lovers
Spend your weekend reading ‘Leonard’ by William Shatner.

     

Springsteen piano goes missing
After Springsteen’s band finished writing “Born to Run”, they signed the inside of his piano and left it for Marilyn Rocky, the Boss’ landlord at the time. The whereabouts of that piano is still a mystery. STAFF VIDEO BY BOB BIELK

     

Bruce Springsteen’s memoir: 8 must-answer questions
Springsteen’s upcoming autobiography, “Born to Run,” is due Sept. 27 from Simon & Schuster.

     

Hometown honored Harper Lee by keeping her privacy
Most in city of 6,200 knew her or knew her by sight but helped keep outsiders from bothering her.

     

Store was scene of yearly Harper Lee book signings
At Christmastime, the author would come to Capitol Book and News in Montgomery, Ala., to sign, shop.

     

‘Friends,’ ‘Cheers’ stars mark director Burrows’ milestone
In advance of NBC celebration, James Burrows discusses celebrated career with USA TODAY.

     

A look at Harper Lee and ‘To Kill A Mockingbird’ in pop culture
From Homer Simpson to Taylor Swift.

     

Harper Lee, author of ‘To Kill a Mockingbird,’ dies at 89
Celebrated author Harper Lee died at the age of 89 in her beloved hometown of Monroeville, Alabama. Her 1960 Pulitzer Prize-winning book ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ remains one of America’s most culturally significant novels.

     

Appreciation: Why Harper Lee’s ‘Mockingbird’ will endure
An American literary classic of the South will live on, despite recent controversy.

     

‘Mockingbird’ author Harper Lee dies, age 89
The woman who wrote one of the 20th Century’s culture-changing novels is gone.

     

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