Category Archives: Books
Avenatti’s trial over Stormy Daniels book funds set for 2022
NEW YORK — A trial for Michael Avenatti to face charges that he cheated ex-client Stormy Daniels out of proceeds from her book was delayed Friday until next year. U.S. District Judge Jesse M. Furman in Manhattan said a Jan. 10,
Publisher drops book by Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley
NEW YORK — A planned book by Sen. Josh Hawley, who objected to President-elect Joe Biden’s win and backed baseless claims that the election was stolen, has been cancelled by its publisher in the wake of the insurrection at the
Sales top 3 million for Barack Obama’s “A Promised Land’
NEW YORK — Just a month after publication, Barack Obama’s “A Promised Land” is well on its way to becoming the bestselling presidential memoir in modern times. Crown announced Wednesday that sales have topped 3.3 million copies in the U.S. and
Sen. Elizabeth Warren’s book ‘Persist’ to come out in April
NEW YORK — Sen. Elizabeth Warren has a book coming out about six key experiences and perspectives. The title should be familiar to those who have followed the Massachusetts Democrat's career: “Persist.” Henry Holt and Company announced Wednesday that “...
Books, physical rigour stoke hope for Kovrig as ‘two Michaels’ mark two jailed years
OTTAWA — In his darkest moments, Michael Kovrig draws strength from knowing that his fellow Canadians and people around the world are working to free him and Michael Spavor from their respective Chinese prison cells. As much as that matters, Kovrig's
Bob Woodward to take on final days of Trump’s presidency
NEW YORK — Bob Woodward's next book finds him in the familiar world of documenting a presidency's ending. Woodward is teaming with Washington Post colleague Robert Costa on a book about the waning days of Donald Trump's administration and on the
Quebec booksellers’ group apologizes, republishes post outlining premier’s top reads
MONTREAL — Quebec Premier Francois Legault said Monday he is relieved after an association of Quebec booksellers apologized for removing an online list of his reading recommendations. Legault shared some of his favourite books during a Facebook live vi...
‘Game Change’ co-author John Heilemann has book on 2020 race
NEW YORK — The co-author of the million-selling “Game Change” has a book of his own coming about the 2020 election. Simon & Schuster announced Monday that John Heilemann is working on a “dramatic, first-hand account” of Joe Biden's victorious campa...
Montreal Mayor Valerie Plante releases graphic novel detailing political journey
Montreal Mayor Valerie Plante can now add "author" to her resume with the publication of a graphic novel in which she recounts her entry into politics and takes subtle digs at the sexism she's encountered along the way. '"Okay, Universe: Chronicles
Barack Obama to be honoured next month by PEN America
NEW YORK — Former President Barack Obama, already a million-selling author, is also a prize-winning author. PEN America announced Wednesday that Obama will receive its second annual Voice of Influence Award in recognition of how his writings “have trav...