The headlines will read, "James Frey readers to get cash settlement." But don't get your hopes up. True, a federal judge has ruled that Random House must set aside $2.35 million to be divided among purchasers of A Million Little Pieces. But according to the stipulations described last fall in the Wall Street Journal, anyone … Continue reading A Million Little Claimants

Is Al Gore testing the presidential waters with his new book The Assault on Reason? Talking heads have thought so since the book was announced last fall. On Tuesday, we'll find out, as the book is released and Gore goes on a five-city tour.Subtitled "How the Politics of Fear, Secrecy, and Blind Faith Subvert Wise … Continue reading Book as Feeler

Among the lots for sale at Bonham's on June 20 is a 32-page notebook containing the complete poetic works of Miss Bonnie Parker, gangsterette. While she was in jail and separated from partner-in-crime Clyde Barrow, Parker passed the time crafting her magnum opus. But clearly, her life on the lamb was not far behind her. … Continue reading Girl, with Gun