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Harper Lee sues agent over copyright

According to documents filed in a New York federal court on Friday, Lee has accused the son in-law of her former literary agent of taking advantage of her failing health seven years ago and tricking her into assigning him the copyright to her only published novel.

Lee, who lives in Monroeville, Alabama, the same town where she grew up and which inspired her classic novel, wants the rights in the book owned by Samuel Pinkus transferred to her along with any commission he earned since 2007.

via news.ninemsn.com.au

B&N to add Google Play app store to its Nook HD - WSJ.com

NEW YORK — Barnes & Noble is teaming up with Google to vastly increase the number of apps available on its Nook HD tablets.

The bookstore chain says it will add Google's Play app store to its 7-inch Nook HD and 9-inch HD+ products in the U.S. and U.K. via a software update Friday.

via online.wsj.com

Anne Frank Diary 'pornographic': One woman says it's inappropriate for school - Jacksonville Top News | Examiner.com

Is "The Diary of Anne Frank" pornographic? One mother in Northville believes so and she has filed a formal complaint with the school district, The Inquisitr reported today.

The following passage from the 'The Definitive Edition of the Diary of a Young Girl' is the main reason why the mother believes Anne Frank's Diary is 'pornographic.'

via www.examiner.com

Knox Alleges Sex Harassment by Guard, Daily Mail Reports - Yahoo!

In her soon-to-be released memoir, Amanda Knox will reportedly claim that she was sexually harassed by prison guards during her four years at Italy's Capanne prison.

In the book, Knox according to the Daily Mail, writes that prison guard Raffaele Argiro would summon her for "chitchats" alone in his office at night.

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Alice Cooper, Raquel Welch: Rocker rejected Welch’s advances - Spokane Celebrity | Examiner.com

According to guitarist Dick Wagner, there was a time when the gorgeous Raquel Welch made a play for “Hey, Stoopid” rocker and songwriter Alice Cooper. The story appears in “Not Only Women Bleed,” a book just out, and written by Wagner, reports Contact Music on Monday, April 8.

via www.examiner.com

Pippa Middleton Parts Ways With Book Agent After Party Guide Celebrate's Poor Sales | E! Online

Safe to say Pippa Middleton hasn't exactly been celebrating her book sales.

So it should come as no surprise the sister to the Duchess of Cambridge has parted ways with her book agent after her party-planning guide, Celebrate, drew harsh reviews from critics, inspired a parody Twitter account and failed miserably at becoming a best-seller.

via www.eonline.com

Jillian Michaels weighs in with a weight-loss book - Yahoo! News

NEW YORK (AP) — Jillian Michaels orders two eggs over easy with a smidgeon of oil and two slices of dry toast.

And coffee.

Coffee?! "Two strong cups, 400 milligrams, fights pancreatic cancer," she says, "plus Alzheimer's, Type 2 diabetes and improves cognitive functions."

via news.yahoo.com

New Batman mythology in DC's 'The Zero Year' - UPI.com

DC Comics relaunched its entire line of monthly superhero comics in 2011, calling the new series "The New 52." Changes made to DC's internal continuity are intended to make characters more modern and accessible to new audiences.

Much of the DC universe history remains intact, including Batman's origin story which was told in 2012 under the title "Death of the Family." Bruce Wayne's parents are still murdered, leading the young heir to become the world's most famous vigilante. But in the new mythology, we'll get to see Wayne's initial obstacles and errors as he becomes the Caped Crusader.

via www.upi.com

You can download 700 Marvel comic books right now — for free - The Week

On Sunday, Marvel Comics announced that it was making 700 of its #1 comic books — including titles based on heroes like Spider-Man, Iron Man, and the Incredible Hulk — available for free until Tuesday at 11 p.m. EST.

Of course, it's something of a promotional stunt, designed to draw attention to Marvel's digital comics collection, which can be read on tablets and smartphones. (Comics can be downloaded at Marvel's website, or through Marvel's free mobile app.) But the giveaway is also a big boon for fans.

via theweek.com