BOOKS

It's being called the anti-Goop!

The literary phenomenon that is Fifty Shades of Grey continues to dominate (no pun intended) the New York Times and Amazon bestseller lists. The racy book and its two sequels have left millions of women glued to their kindles. Written by E.L James, it chronicles the unbridled sexual rendezvous between a young woman, Anastasia Steale and a gorgeous billionaire, Christian Grey.

Is she being too nice?

Gellhorn regretted falling in love with a man who ?hated his mother.?

King's latest brought his editor to tears.

Fifty Shades of Grey, the spicy S&M romance novel penned by E.L. James, proved to be too hot for some bookshelves in Florida. But, just one month after the book was banned, officials have announced the erotic best-seller will be put back in circulation.

Walter Cronkite is best known for his role on CBS's Evening News. Often cited as the most trusted man in America, Cronkite reported on some of the world's most pressing news topics during the 1960s and 1970s. But as most American's have an untarnished image of the legendary reporter, a posthumous biography on Cronkite attempts to share details that just might shed a different light on his legacy.

Nia Vardalos has a book deal with HarperOne.

?Prince William: The Man Who Will Be King? comes out in June.

Have you read ?Fifty Shades of Grey??

Do your favorite characters swear?

Burnett?s book is set for release in 2013.

Which of her books was your favorite?

Did your city make the list?

Carlos Fuentes has died.

I am Spartacus!

Maurice Sendak, 83, has died.

A collection of the best and most memorable quotes from Maurice Sendak (1928-2012), in honor of a fantastic author who's work touched us all.

Children's author and illustrator Maurice Sendak has died at the age of 83, reports the New York Times. Sendak is best known for his books Where The Wild Things Are, and In The Night Kitchen. He died on Tuesday in Danbury, Connecticut from complications of a recent stroke.

Does the Fox Mole have a book's worth of insider dirt? We don't think so either.

Women all over the world are finding themselves sexually liberated and it's all because of the kinkily fun pleasure fest that is Fifty Shades of Grey. The first book in the erotic trilogy (there's also Fifty Shades Darker and Fifty Shades Freed) currently resides at the top of the New York Times and Amazon.com best seller list.

Despite the controversy and legal battles surrounding e-books, it's clear that lovers of electronic reading aren't going anywhere. E-books are only increasing in popularity and the growing romance and erotic fanbase has had a great deal to do with that. Similarly, reading and writing sultry online fan fiction is becoming immensely popular with women.

Celebrities are writing a lot these days.

Ryan O?Neal has published a book about his relationship with the late Farrah Fawcett.

Fifty Shades of Grey's immense popularity may be attributed to its dashing male character Christian Grey. The 27-year old billionaire is sexy, intelligent, and confident. He also remarkably cultured, enjoying fine wine, classical music, and eye-catching art work.

Rodney King's new book, The Riot Within: My Journey From Rebellion to Redemption, was released on April 24. King is best known as the victim of a brutal police beating that took place in Los Angeles, Calif., on March 3, 1991.

Julia Quinn is the author of A Night Like This.

Mangled bodies of teen girls, werewolves, vampires, a Frankenstein-esque creature and an immaculate conception. The town of Hemlock Grove has a lot of mysteries (and a lot of bodies) piling up. Hemlock Grove by Brian McGreevy is bound to suck readers into the mystifying town that has surprises around every corner.

April 24th marks World Book Day, a celebration of authors and books that is recognized by 100 counties. Though it is commonly associated with youngsters, the fun event serves as a reminder to all that reading is an indispensable part of human development. This is particularly true for women, who often seek comfort in tales of romance and forays into feminine desires.