Books

‘Heather Has Two Mommies’

NEW YORK (AP) — A playful picture book about a little girl named Heather and…
New fashion museum exhibit documents Lauren Bacall: The Look

NEW YORK (AP) — On stage, screen and magazine covers, Lauren Bacall was known as “The…
400-year-old books stolen in Italy are found in California

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Two stolen Italian books dating to the 17th century that were…
Book review: Kim Gordon is more than just a ‘Girl in a Band’

“Girl in a Band” (Dey Street Books), by Kim Gordon As the front woman for…
E-book of Malcolm X autobiography expected by May

NEW YORK (AP) — One of the last major digital holdouts, “The Autobiography of Malcolm…
Zimbabwe takes out scenes from ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ film

HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — Zimbabweans going to the movies will have to watch a tame…
Review: ‘Fifty Shades’ Soundtrack is a Sexy Romp

Fifty Shades of Grey Original Motion Picture Soundtrack, Various Artists (Republic Records) Prepare to get…
Stocks are muted ahead of emergency meeting on Greek debt

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks were slightly lower in early trading Wednesday. Investors…
Date night or moms night off: moviegoers plan for ‘Fifty’

NEW YORK (AP) — Brittany Brown wouldn’t miss the opening of the “Fifty Shades of…
Review: Actor writes funny tale of Elsie the cow

“Holy Cow” (Farrar, Straus and Giroux), by David Duchovny The actor known for playing Fox…
Q&A: Opera star Deborah Voigt writes of turbulent life

NEW YORK (AP) — Soprano Deborah Voigt keeps a picture of herself performing alongside tenor…
Matthew Reilly writes action-packed ‘Great Zoo of China’

“The Great Zoo of China” (Gallery), by Matthew Reilly Matthew Reilly takes elements from Michael…
British code breaker Alan Turing’s notebook goes to auction

NEW YORK (AP) — A handwritten notebook by Alan Turing, the World War II code-breaking…