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What is the longest book in the world? The record is held by Marcel Proust's 'A la recherche du temps perdu'

March 14, 2024

What is the longest book in the world? The record is held by Marcel Proust's 'A la recherche du temps perdu'

"A la recherche du temps perdu," or "Remembrance of Things Past," is the longest book ever written. The book written by French author Marcel Proust was released in seven volumes.

Paul Alexander, polio survivor who spent over 70 years in iron lung, dead at 78

March 13, 2024

Paul Alexander, polio survivor who spent over 70 years in iron lung, dead at 78

A man who spent 70 years living inside a metal chamber to help him breathe, has died aged 78. Paul Alexander was widely known as "the man in the iron lung" and was also a lawyer and author

Jimmy Failla's 'Cancel Culture Dictionary' targets humorless 'tyranny of the minority' at war with fun

March 13, 2024

Jimmy Failla's 'Cancel Culture Dictionary' targets humorless 'tyranny of the minority' at war with fun

Fox News pesonality Jimmy Failla tackles the "tyranny of the minority" with his new book, "Cancel Culture Dictionary: An A to Z Guide to Winning the War on Fun."

Princess Diana's brother, Charles Spencer, reveals devastating family secret

March 13, 2024

Princess Diana's brother, Charles Spencer, reveals devastating family secret

Charles Spencer, the 9th Earl Spencer and younger brother of the late Princess Diana, has written a memoir about his years in boarding school, "A Very Private School."

Billy Baldwin slams Sharon Stone over claims producer told her to have sex with star to 'better' performance

March 12, 2024

Billy Baldwin slams Sharon Stone over claims producer told her to have sex with star to 'better' performance

After leaving it anonymous in her 2021 memoir, Sharon Stone has now named the producer who pressured her to have sex with a co-star for the sake of "chemistry."

US libraries push for legislative action to address soaring costs of e-books

March 12, 2024

US libraries push for legislative action to address soaring costs of e-books

Libraries, like one in West Haven, Connecticut, are struggling with the high costs and restrictions of leasing digital books. Librarians are pushing for legislative action.

First and only female NBA scout Bonnie-Jill Laflin shares details of new book 'In A League of Her Own'

March 12, 2024

First and only female NBA scout Bonnie-Jill Laflin shares details of new book 'In A League of Her Own'

In the book "In A League of Her Own: Celebrating Female Firsts in Sports," Bonnie-Jill Laflin details sport legends' stories, including Danica Patrick, Billie Jean King and more.

Eagles guitarist Joe Walsh reconnected with daughter after becoming sober: How she found forgiveness

March 12, 2024

Eagles guitarist Joe Walsh reconnected with daughter after becoming sober: How she found forgiveness

Lucy Walsh, an actress and singer, is the daughter of Eagles guitarist Joe Walsh. She has written a new memoir about her grandmother Wanda titled "Remember Me As Human."

Massachusetts library will accept unique alternative to overdue book fees: 'People are struggling'

March 9, 2024

Massachusetts library will accept unique alternative to overdue book fees: 'People are struggling'

A Massachusetts library doesn't want your money — rather, it invites cat pictures during the month of March for those who participate in the "Feline Fee Forgiveness" program.

Joan Crawford stole Rita Moreno's Oscar spotlight: Star's wild move after being labeled 'box office poison'

March 9, 2024

Joan Crawford stole Rita Moreno's Oscar spotlight: Star's wild move after being labeled 'box office poison'

Turner Classic Movies host Dave Karger has written a new book, "50 Oscar Nights," which features interviews with Academy Award winners Nicole Kidman, Rita Moreno and Sally Field.