Books
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“Scandal” Writer Shonda Rhimes To Release Memoir in 2015
Famed screenwriter, producer, and director, Shonda Rhimes, is on a roll. Not only has she nabbed a spot on Fortune’s list of the 50 Most…
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New Book Focuses On African-American Experience In Pennsylvania During Civil War
Pennsylvania Civil War 150, the state’s official program commemorating the 150th anniversary of the American Civil War, recently announced the release of a new publication,…
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Family Of Malcolm X Sues To Prevent Publication Of His Diary
The family of Malcolm X launched a lawsuit to stop the publication of a diary of the late civil-rights leader’s last year. With papers filed…
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Mike Tyson Bares All In New Book “Undisputed Truth”
Desperate to put his demons to rest, former undisputed heavyweight champion of the world, Mike Tyson, is baring his soul in a hefty autobiography titled “Undisputed Truth.”…
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Hill Harper Tackles “Hyper-Incarceration” In New Book
Actor and best-selling author, Hill Harper, has somehow found time between starring as a Columbia-based CIA bureau chief on USA Network’s ‘Covert Affairs’ to write…
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Mama Jones Gives Love And Romance Advice In New Book
On the latest episode of VH1’s Love and Hip Hop New York, Mama Jones revealed that she is now an author of a guidebook on dating…
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Professor Says He Has Discover Name of First African American Female Novelist
In 2002, a novel thought to be the first written by an African-American woman became a best seller, praised for its dramatic depiction of Southern…
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Reginae Carter and Bria Williams Release New Book “Paparazzi Princesses”
(Via our Partner Site: Mommybrown.com) The daughters of Lil Wayne and Birdman are currently promoting their book ‘Paparazzi Princesses.’ Reginae Carter & her best friend…
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NBA Star Metta World Peace Releases New Children’s Book
(Via our partner MommyBrown.com) NBA star Metta World Peace now wears two hats. The athlete recently wrote a children’s book called “Metta’s Bedtime Stories.” The…
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Berry Gordy Memoir Reissued as E-Book
The Berry Gordy memoir which inspired the Broadway hit “Motown: The Musical” is being reissued as an e-book. Gordy’s “To Be Loved,” first published in…
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Robin Roberts to Release Memoir in 2014
Robin Roberts certainly has a lot to reflect back on these days. In the wake of her highly publicized battle with myelodysplastic syndrome, the Good…
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Gabby Douglas Talks About Being Homeless and a Bully Victim in Her New Book
Gabrielle Douglas was one of the shining stars of the 2012 Olympics. But the gymnast’s journey to the top of podium in London this past…
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Tyler Perry Pens Emotional Foreword to Self-Help Book
Tyler Perry has penned an emotional foreword for a self-help book called Joining Forces: Empowering Male Survivors to Thrive written by Dr. Howard Fradkin. The…
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Five Questions for J.R. Martinez and His New Memoir ‘Full of Heart’
J.R. Martinez’s memoir, Full of Heart: My Story of Survival, Strength, and Spirit (Hyperion, out Tuesday) tackles everything from the Iraq veteran’s war wounds to…
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Octavia Spencer to Pen Books for Middle Schoolers
Octavia Spencer is looking to make some magic in the book world. The actress, who won an Oscar for her role in “The Help,” has…
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Pictured: Amar’e Stoudemire at Signing of His New Book ‘STAT’
Amar’e Stoudemire was in New York City on Thursday at Fashion’s Night Out at Saks Fifth Avenue for the signing of his new series of…
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Gabby Douglas Signs Book Deal; First One Due by Christmas
Gabby Douglas, who won two Olympic gold medals in gymnastics this summer in London, has signed a book deal, with her memoir expected to be…
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Dwyane Wade Releases His Book “A Father First”
It’s quite a day for Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade. His new book, A Father First: How My Life Became Bigger Than Basketball, is out…
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Michael Vick Hopes to Set the Record Straight, Inspire Youngsters With His New Book
Fresh off of getting married, the next step in the always-intriguing saga of Michael Vick is arriving in the form of a book. His autobiography,…
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Michelle Obama has daughters’ approval on new book
Michelle Obama gets a rare thumbs-up from her adolescent daughters for publishing her first gardening book. The first lady said her daughters Sasha, 11, and…
