Books

Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling has been sued by British author Adrian Jacobs who alleges that Rowling has used ideas from his novel “The Adventures of Willy the Wizard: No. 1 Livid Land.”

London, January 29 -- American author J.D. Salinger, best known for his work “The Catcher in the Rye,” died of natural causes at his home in North Hampshire on Wednesday. He was 91.

Washington, January 28 -- John Edwards was unfaithful to his wife, reveals a former aide of the two-time presidential candidate in his new tell-all book, as reported by the Wall Street Journal.

London -- British actor, documentarian and non-fiction author Ross Kemp has written his first novel, which is to be published in July, his publisher says.

London, January 20 -- “Love Story” author Erich Segal breathed his last at his home in London on Sunday. He was 72.

Washington -- Two political journalists about to release books about U.S. President Barack Obama's administration say there is nothing wrong with anonymous sourcing.

New York -- U.S. bookseller Barnes & Noble said Tuesday it would expand its multi-channel textbook rental program that could save U.S. college students a bundle on books.

Winnipeg -- Canada's The Beaver magazine is changing its name after 90 years because of online pornography and spam filters, its publishers said.