Columbia revs up second 'Ghost Rider' Sep 24, 2009
Arad is separately developing a slate that includes the Catherine Hardwicke-directed adaptation of the James Patterson novel series Maximum Ride at Columbia, Ghost in the Shell for DreamWorks. Arad has also secured rights to make a CGI animated feature based on the venerable strongman Popeye. (Variety)
More News » Sep 24, 2009
Nicholas Sparks, Paula Deen, Judy Blume, John Grisham, and James Patterson are just a few of the more than 70 authors that will be on the National Mall this Saturday, Sept. 26, for the ninth annual National Book Festival. Plouffe tells stories of Barack Obama's presidential run. (GW Hatchet, Washington DC)
Book Buzz: What's new on the list and in publishing Sep 24, 2009
Books on the Mall: The ninth National Book Festival will be Saturday on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Among the more than 70 authors attending: James Patterson, John Grisham, John Irving, Walter Mosley, Rick Riordan, Jodi Picoult, David Wroblewski, Julia Alvarez, Colson Whitehead and Junot Diaz. The festival's organizer, the Library of Congress, is employing digital technology to update book lovers, including Twitter, text messages and a Facebook page. (USA Today -- Life)
• Community news Sep 18, 2009
Times-News: Magicvalley. to register or to login to your Magicvalley. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Romance Author Talks RWA Sep 16, 2009
We have writers from across all Genres join because of the amazing benefits offered (seriously, James Patterson and Barry Eislerare both members. So totally not romance writers). (Suite101.com)
Patterson To Write 17 Books In 3 Years Sep 10, 2009
Crankin': James Patterson Agrees To 17-book Deal, To Be Finished By 2012 ... In this Oct. 10, 2006 file photo, author James Patterson attends the Second Annual Quill Awards at the American Museum of Natural History in New York ... (AP) After more than 40 best-sellers, James Patterson is just getting started. (CBS News -- Entertainment)
Crankin': Patterson to Write 17 Books in 3 Years Sep 9, 2009
NEW YORK -- After more than 40 best-sellers, James Patterson is just getting started. He has agreed to a 17-book deal with his longtime publisher, the Hachette Book Group _ an unthinkable commitment for most writers, but for Patterson a mere three years worth of work. (Newsmax)
Clooney speeds into Venice for premiere of 'Goats' Sep 9, 2009
After more than 40 best sellers, James Patterson is just getting started. MUSIC NEWS. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
USU WR Gwacham keeps himself busy Sep 8, 2009
I like James Patterson. HJ: What do you like about his books. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Learning through literacy (15) Sep 3, 2009
One of the first book winners, Sydney Cooney, 11, quickly chose "Maximum Ride" by James Patterson. "My grandfather had the book, and I only got to read a few pages," she said. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Book Signing for Vegas Die May Have Author Stephen Grogan Spilling Beans on the Location of $25,000 Treasure Aug 22, 2009
Critics say Author Grogan's writing is like James Patterson meets Janet Evanovich. The book is truly unique in that it makes for both a great thriller and an interactive game with a real end prize. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Free e-books being offered for Kindles Aug 16, 2009
Author James Patterson, sits in his home in Palm Beach Fla ... NEW YORK - James Patterson's latest best-seller, "The Angel Experiment," is a little different from his usual hits. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Health Care Goes Electronic Aug 14, 2009
The (Very Rich) Scribe: James Patterson The author and media king will publish 8 books this year. How does he stay so prolific. (Forbes -- Business)
How do independent bookstores survive? Aug 10, 2009
While the James Patterson or Harry Potter fan hits a national book chain to find their favorite titles, people like Bob Doerk feel like kids in a candy store when they happen upon one of these used book dino-stores, especially one that focuses on Western Americana literature. For someone like myself who has a passion for books and a huge private library, I enjoy going into the bookstore and having the feel of it in your hands, said Doerk, who s retired from the Air Force and the banking... (Helena Independent Record)
Sony Fine Tunes Its E-Book Strategy Aug 8, 2009
What's more, the company has joined Amazon in offering a few newer titles free from popular authors such as Brenda Jackson, James Patterson, Joseph Finder, and Kim Stanley Robinson. All these marketing moves bode well for sales of Sony's e-book devices and content, Forrester Research Analyst Sarah Rotman Epps said. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Bestselling books Aug 2, 2009
"Swimsuit" by James Patterson, Maxine Paetro (Little, Brown). 4. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Clemson lands former UGA target from Carver-Columbus Jul 30, 2009
But, hopefull, I will soon be able to leave my bed, where all I can do is get on the internet, read wonderful books (most recent good ones The Genesis Project by Tom Know last week and I am just finishing up Cross Country by James Patterson this week. I only watch TV when a good movie is ready for view. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
BOOK REVIEW: 'Swimsuit'By James Pattersonand Maxine Paetro Jul 28, 2009
TODAY'S HEADLINES SPECIAL SECTION ONLINE POLL. What is your favorite part of the county fair. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Obituaries in the news Jul 25, 2009
"Swimsuit" by James Patterson, Maxine Paetro (Little, Brown). PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BEST-SELLERS. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
THE TROUBLE WITH HARRY Jul 20, 2009
So do James Patterson, "Days of Our Lives" and Hormel. Rowling is frequently classed with Roald Dahl, L. Frank Baum, even Dickens. (New York Post -- Opinions)
• DeMary Library book notes Jul 16, 2009
Fiction: "Swimsuit" by James Patterson. Syd, a beautiful supermodel on a photo shoot in Hawaii, disappears. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Mailbag: Mysteries wandered off (July 14) Jul 15, 2009
I hope that the person that took the books enjoys the reading of the following James Patterson hardbound books of the Women s Murder Club titled 1st to Die, 2nd Chance, 3rd Degree and 4th of July. Roxana Krummel, Lebanon. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
5 nuggets of knowledge about libraries Jul 15, 2009
The 8th Confession by James Patterson -- A Women s Murder Club thriller set in San Francisco. Fiction/hardcover. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Surprising tales about 15 bestselling authors Jul 14, 2009
Before James Patterson became a bestselling thriller writer, he worked for the advertising firm J. Walter Thompson. He's also credited with creating the "Toys R Us Kid" slogan. (CNN -- Showbiz)
Local bookstore sees sales increase Jul 12, 2009
The most favored authors are Nora Roberts, Debbie Macomber and James Patterson who recently dropped from second to third most sold by Spanske. Men and women both enjoy these authors, Spanske said. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
An E-Book on an iPhone Jul 11, 2009
She might be reading Alice Munro, patron saint of short-story writers, or some James Patterson sack of chicken feed how dare she disguise her download from our prying eyes. And reading an e-book on an iPhone, that s truly unsporting. (The American Conservative)
Liz Barker enjoys reading, traveling Jul 9, 2009
Close by Martine Cole who owns the British best sellers list, the Bible and the Lake House by James Patterson. What is your least favorite food. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
‘The Wrestler’ available on Comcast Movies and Events Jul 8, 2009
It extends the series based on James Patterson s novels starring Morgan Freeman as D.C. cop Alex Cross, this time in a duel of wits with a kidnapper. Freeman is the only reason for seeing it - he knows how to make the camera come to him, he says more when he isn t speaking than when he is - but he s underutilized. (Boston Globe)
Literary classics, author says, are best beach books Jul 7, 2009
Q. Why should we pick a classic over a book by Nora Roberts or James Patterson. A. Let's be frank. (Honolulu Advertiser)
School year continues for some WCPS students Jul 7, 2009
Students also started reading a book by James Patterson called Maximum Ride: The Angel Experiment. . (The Herald-Mail Online)
Sasha Martinengo talks wine Jul 6, 2009
Last Updated: 08:18am 06 Jul 2009. R3,000 free @ Prestige Casino. (iAfrica.com)
Last week's best-selling books Jul 5, 2009
"Sail" by James Patterson and Howard Roughan (Vision) ... "Sundays at Tiffany's" by James Patterson, Gabrielle Charbonnet (Vision). (The Augusta Chronicle)
Page Squirmers Jul 5, 2009
"Where else would you find James Patterson, Clive Cussler, Sandra Brown and R.L. Stine in the same room?" he says. "That's over a billion books in print between those four.". (New York Post -- Entertainment)
• New at Mini-Cassia libraries Jul 4, 2009
by Nancy Moser, Finger lickin Fifteen by Janet Evanovich, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson, Swimsuit by James Patterson, Drenched in Light by Lisa Wingate, Texas Heat by Debra White Smith, Summer House by Nancy Thayer. Adult nonfiction: Eat Cheap but Eat Well by Charles Mattocks, No Matter What: 9 steps to living the life you love by Lisa Nichols, The Horse Boy by Rupert Isaacson, Face it and Fix it by Ken Seeley,... (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Page by Page Jul 2, 2009
For the adult readers, bestsellers added this week include The Strain by Guillermo del Toro and Chuck Hogan; Matters of the Heart by Danielle Steel; Skin Trade by Laurell K. Hamilton; Roadside Crosses by Jeffery Deaver; Excuses Begone by Dr. Wayne W. Dyer; Relentless by Dean Koontz; Robert Ludlum s The Bourne Deception by Eric Van Lustbader; Horse Soldiers by Doug Stanton; and audio books Brimstone by Robert B. Parker and Swimsuit by James Patterson e Paetro. Put a hold on your favorites today. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
You can tell these beach books by their titles Jul 2, 2009
Swimsuit By James Patterson and Maxine Paetro Little, Brown, 393 pp. $27. (USA Today -- Life)
Summer Reading 2009 Jun 19, 2009
Sundays at Tiffany s by James Patterson. Youth fiction. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
The Bestsellers Jun 16, 2009
THE 8TH CONFESSION by James Patterson and Maxine Paetro (Little, Brown) ... SAIL by James Patterson and Howard Roughan (Vision). (CBS News -- Entertainment)
• Gooding library showcases new items Jun 2, 2009
"Everything's Coming Up Josey" by Susan May Warren; "The Whitney Chronicles" by Judy Baer; "Honeymoon" by James Patterson; "Assegai" by Wilbur Smith; "Cemetery Dance" by Douglas Preston; "Loser's Town" by Daniel Depp; "Road Dogs" by Elmore Leonard; "Whispered Lies" by Sherrilyn Kenyon; "The Stone Monkey" and "The Broken Window" by Jeffery Deaver; "Dead Ringer" by Lisa Scottoline. Books on CD. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Notes of interest from BookExpo America Jun 1, 2009
- PROLIFIC PATTERSON: If you aren't sure whether James Patterson has a new release coming, just assume he does. Patterson (helped by a few co-writers) has six books scheduled to come out between June and the end of the year, including two new novels in the Alex Cross series and a young adult work, "Witch d.". (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
A Personal and Cultural History of Migraines May 31, 2009
I was interviewing the writer James Patterson and simultaneously withdrawing cold turkey from a prescription antidepressant when suddenly I had the sensation of an airbag trying to inflate inside the tight confines of my cranium. Light sources started to leave smeary trails across my field of vision. (Time.com)
Hollywood Thrillers, Overview May 31, 2009
In his book Thriller, James Patterson says what gives the variety of thrillers a common ground is the intensity of emotions they create, particularly those of apprehension and exhilaration, of excitement and breathlessness, all designed to generate that all-important thrill. By definition, if a thriller doesn't thrill, it's not doing its job. (Suite101.com)
The Prairie kid who built The Shack May 20, 2009
Then in May, 2008, Hachette Book Group U.S.A. the muscle behind bestselling authors James Patterson and Stephenie Meyer partnered with Windblown to print and distribute the book. Young is currently at work on two new books, one fiction, the other a narrative autobiography. (Globe and Mail)
San Francisco Chronicle Best-Sellers May 17 / May 18, 2009
THE 8TH CONFESSION, by James Patterson and Maxine Paetro. . (San Francisco Chronicle)
Angels & Demons May 16, 2009
May 14, 2009 - is often, and incorrectly, described as a "beach read" author ; the kind of writer who pumps out high-concept, low-brow adventures that can easily pass the six-hour flight between JFK and LAX. James Patterson, for example, is the king of this kind of storytelling, spinning tales of suspense with a dash of character and a pinch of mystery, fast enough and smart enough to be engaging without necessarily being challenging. And so, operating under the guise of your Dean Koontz's and... (IGN FilmForce)
Online trend May 13, 2009
He says that he lacks patience to read a 400-page book, but that his 384-page debut, "in the style of James Patterson," will be more than "just a book on the shelf. You can watch the story on film and log in to unlock deeper levels of the experience.". Tart says Zuiker's novels "have to stand on their own as books, and they do. But publishers need to experiment with new ways of engaging readers. Books were a primary form of entertainment when there were only a couple of TV channels and no... (USA Today)
Playing 'the game of the novel,' by her rules Apr 28, 2009
The book's first, third and fourth chapters pretty much adhere to the conventions of grammar, spelling, punctuation and syntax, even though a sentence like, "They were two sentences at the door of the Htel Metropole with a bridge and a touch of dusk penetrating mouths and thoughts" may give a James Patterson fan pause. However, come Chapter 2, Brossard lets loose with a 21-page barrage/collage of punctuation-free superimposed voices. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Library corner 4-16 Apr 16, 2009
SHEFFIELD ; Over the past few months, the Sheffield Public Library has received the following new non-fiction books: ;The Last Lecture; by Randy Pausch, ;Cloning; by Tamara L Roleff, ;The Longest Trip Home; by John Grogan, ;The Evangelist: The worldwide impact of Billy Graham; by Lewis A. Drommond, ;Made to Stick; by Chip and Dan Heath, ;America;s Global Influence; by David Haugen and Susan Musser, ;Remember the Sweet Things; by Ellen Greene, ;Hot, Flat and Crowded; by Thomas Friedman, ;The... (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Roundup: Young-adult reading Apr 16, 2009
Max By James Patterson Little, Brown, 309 pp ... Action and attitude fill the fifth in James Patterson's best-selling Maximum Ride science-fiction series about a "flock" of kids who are part-bird and protectors of the world against evil adversaries. (USA Today -- Life)
News Tracker Apr 12, 2009
Astraea s pencil drawing of Fang, a fictional character from James Patterson s Maximum Ride books, was recently included on the author s website for series. THE LATEST: The website now includes comments about Astraea s drawing, written from the character s point of view: I thought everyone should know that the super-talented girl who drew my old profile picture got written up in a newspaper. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
I-Play Hits the Streets with Its Highly Anticipated Fast & Furious iPhone Game to Coincide with Fast & Furious Movie Premiere Apr 4, 2009
I-play's PC publishing division, formerly Oberon Games, is based in Seattle and created the hit Dream Day Series, as well as the first casual games for bestselling author James Patterson and legendary mystery author Agatha Christie, including the Causal Connect 2008 Game of the Year, Agatha Christie: Death on the Nile. I-play's mobile division has delivered some of the biggest selling franchises in the mobile space, including the world's #1 best-selling racing franchise, The Fast and the... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
• Kimberly Library has new materials Mar 20, 2009
"Runner" by Thomas Perry, "Bones of Betrayal" by Jefferson Bass, "The Associate" by John Grisham, "True Colors" by Kristin Hannah, "The October Horse" by Colleen McCullough, "A Darker Place" by Jack Higgins, "Bloodprint" by Kitty Sewell, "Batter off Dead" by Tamar Myers, "Born to Run" by James Grippando, "Run for Your Life" by James Patterson, "Death Angel" by Linda Howard, "Night Kills" by John Lutz, "The Borrowed and Blue Murders" by Merry Blach Jones, "Dead Ringer" by Mary Burton, "Mounting... (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Teen’s talent draws recognition for book art Mar 19, 2009
Astraea Greek for star-maiden sketched how she thought, Fang, a character in James Patterson s Maximum Ride book series, would look like. The sketch recently was chosen from among hundreds of nationwide entries. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Hardwicke Gets Maximum Ride Mar 18, 2009
March 17, 2009 - The notes that Twilight director is poised to jump into adapting yet another young-adult sci-fi/fantasy series ; this time a quintet of books by suspense author James Patterson called. The books tell the story of The Flock, six genetically engineered children, cross-breeds of humans and birds, who are perused by creatures called Erasers that are a deadly combination of human and wolf. (IGN FilmForce)
Getting Acquainted With 25 questions Mar 16, 2009
I read "The Choice" and "Nights in Rodanthe" by Nicholas Sparks, "Marley and Me" by John Grogan, "Sundays at Tiffany's" by James Patterson and "Where the Red Fern Grows" by Wilson Rawls. I love John Grisham books, and I'm anxious to read his new one, "The Associate." My favorite book would probably be "Skipping Christmas" by John Grisham. (Mid Iowa Enterprise, IA)
Sundays at Tiffany's inspires reviewer Mar 13, 2009
The BookWorm - Lisa Malone I just completed reading the newest novel by the No. 1 New York Time Bestselling Author James Patterson and Gabrielle Charbonnet and knew I had to do something to get others to read this book ... James Patterson is one of those authors, and Sundays at Tiffany's is one of those books. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Crime-solving, with a lite touch Mar 9, 2009
And, as an insider tweak, Castle's poker buddies are played by real-life mystery writers James Patterson and Stephen J. Cannell (who, among his many TV credits, wrote and produced "The Rockford Files"). But at the end of the day - or at the end of the hour - all the finesse rings hollow. (Boston Globe)
'Castle' review - Sepinwall on TV Mar 9, 2009
Castle' review - Sepinwall on TV - TV and FILM - NJ.com. Search Local Business Listings. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Castle's sexy sleuth could be Canadian star's hit Mar 9, 2009
"Almost all my preparation has come from reading Clive Cussler, James Patterson and other mystery writers," said Fillion, 37. "Right now I'm deep into Robert Parker and the Spenser series. It started as research; now I'm reading them for pleasure.". (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
An actor's 'Castle' is also his home Mar 6, 2009
Before "Castle," he dabbled in Clive Cussler and James Patterson, then plunged into Robert Parker's "Spenser" series. That informed the character and helped him become more than just a spoiled brat. (Sioux City Journal)
Corrosive realities underpin remarkable 'American Rust' Mar 5, 2009
But Cornwell praised American Rust on her website and in one of her e-blasts to 15,000 readers, writing that Meyer "ought to win a Pulitzer."American Rust has a police chief who's reading James Patterson. No title is mentioned. (USA Today -- Life)
Milwaukee Trip Timeline Mar 2, 2009
Assistant athletic director Dave Pettengell is reading Cross Country by James Patterson. Davenport asks him how long he;s been reading it. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
I-play Partners with James Patterson to Launch Second Women's Murder Club Interactive Game Feb 25, 2009
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--I-play, the worlds leading multi-platform casual games publishing division of Oberon Media, announces the exclusive launch of the second casual PC game based on the best-selling Womens Murder Club book series by James Patterson ... Created by best-selling author James Patterson, in collaboration with I-plays award-winning team of designer Jane Jensen and producer Robert Adams, this new title delivers another original story and thrilling adventure to follow the... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
1993? You cannot be serious ... Feb 25, 2009
I had to flip channels, finding it more fun watching WWE Raw, I Love Money, and For Love Of RJ. I read James Patterson along the way, poured me some strong cold brew, occassionally flipping over to verify the continuing massacre of Atlanta by Utah Jazz. The Hawks might have had a bad night, I had a good night. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Oscars By The Numbers Feb 21, 2009
The (Very Rich) Scribe: James Patterson The author and media king will publish 8 books this year. How does he stay so prolific. (Forbes -- Business)
