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'Talisman' author Peter Straub dies at 79: 'The smartest and most fun person'

Author Peter Straub, best known for his popular horror and supernatural novels including "The Talisman" cowritten with Stephen King, has died at 79.

 

From TGIF to NSFW: 'Boy Meets World' star Maitland Ward talks breaking free from Hollywood for porn

Maitland Ward shares her journey of going from sitcom darling to porn star in her memoir "Rated X: How Porn Liberated Me From Hollywood."

 

Who has the No. 1 celebrity memoir of the past 10 years? The answer might surprise you.

Howard Stern, Will Smith, Tina Fey, Matthew McConaughey and Bruce Springsteen are among the top celebrity authors, but who earned the top spot?

 

Review: Stephen King weaves a profound 'Fairy Tale' filled with heart (and, yes, some horror)

Iconic author Stephen King's new novel 'Fairy Tale' lives up to its title: a profound fantasy spanning two worlds and centering on a boy and his dog.

 

New Stephen King novel, sex-positive 'Rated X' memoir: 5 must-read books this week

Stephen King goes fantastical in "Fairy Tale," while soap-star-turned-porn-star Maitland Ward takes readers behind the scenes in "Rated X."

 

How can Winnie the Pooh be made a killer in 'Blood and Honey'? The public domain, explained

How did silly old bear Winnie the Pooh and Piglet end up on a killing spree in the horror movie "Blood and Honey"? And can Disney stop it? We explore.

 

Jared Kushner and Ali Hazelwood have top debuts best sellers; Colleen Hoover remains No. 1

Colleen Hoover remains at No. 1, but Ali Hazelwood and Jared Kushner make impressive debuts on this week's best selling books list.

 

20 fall books we can't wait to read by Michelle Obama, Geena Davis, Matthew Perry and more

New books from Michelle Obama, "Friends" star Matthew Perry and Nobel laureate Bob Dylan have fall bookshelves looking pretty sweet.

 

Jenifer Lewis invites readers to join her 'Walking in My Joy': 'Having the time of my life'

"Walking in My Joy" contains serious reflections and thoughts Jenifer Lewis had during the pandemic as well as wild and hilarious stories of caution.

 

Maria Hinojosa wants young Latinos to 'feel empowered' reading 'Once I Was You'

Writing a book for young readers was a scary feat for Latina journalist Maria Hinojosa, but she felt a "responsibility" to empower future generations.

 

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