Lauren Condrad Pens Her First Novel

Lauren Conrad started out like any other ordinary high school girl balancing school, boys, and friendships. Next thing she knew, she was cast in the reality show Laguna Beach: The Real OC, living her high school years on television and for all the world to see. From there, she went on to headline MTV’s most successful reality show: The Hills, grace magazine covers like Seventeen, US Weekly, and Cosmopolitan. But what is it really like to live your life with a camera following you 24/7? To have first dates, relationship drama, and heartbreak played out on national TV? In Lauren’s new novel, L.A. CANDY, she unveils a behind-the-scenes glimpse at the life of the reality star, told through the eyes of Jane. Like Lauren, Jane heads out to LA to start an internship, is cast in her own reality show, and soon becomes reality TV’s hottest star. Though a work of fiction, the characters—their lives, their loves, and their never-ending dramas—are perfectly drawn by Lauren, the only person who can give her readers an accurate and juicy insider look at young Hollywood

JULIANNE MOORE & FRECKLEFACE STRAWBERRY RETURN

Four-time Academy Award Nominee and her spunky, picture book star dodge a bully

Best known for her roles in many blockbuster movies, such as The Hours and Forgotten, acclaimed actress Julianne Moore is fast proving herself to be a multi-talented woman. She joins talents again with bestselling illustrator LeUyen Pham for FRECKLEFACE STRAWBERRY AND THE DODGEBALL BULLY. With a sweet sensitivity and imagination, she writes about a subject that everyone, despite their age, can relate to: The school bully. This time, Freckleface Strawberry, this perky, loveable seven-year-old, encounters a bully on the playground—Windy Pants Patrick—and must summon the courage to play dodge ball. Ms. Moore tackles this all-too-prevalent problem with both humor and grace.

Here’s Julianne speaking about the name "Freckleface:"





It is Ms. Moore’s infusion of hilarity and heart that has won her praise from booksellers, educators, reviewers—and most importantly young readers—for her debut picture book Freckleface Strawberry, a charming tale inspired by a childhood experience.

Here’s Julianne speaking about writing for children:




Balancing her career and motherhood, Ms. Moore lives in New York with her husband and two children. She is a U. S. Ambassador for Save the Children, working with children and families in rural areas, focusing on literacy and early childhood education. She is also a member of Reach Out and Read, a children’s literacy organization dedicated to educating parents on the importance of reading to their children.

Here’s Julianne speaking about balancing family and career:





To purchase a copy of the book, click here: Freckleface Strawberry

Marie Osmond - "Might As Well Laugh About it Now"

From the hit television series, The Donny and Marie Show, to most recently, Dancing with the Stars, Marie Osmond remains a veteran to the entertainment industry both as an entrepreneur and American icon. The vast experience during her career as a country music artist, author, and Broadway entertainer is best told in her new book, MIGHT AS WELL LAUGH ABOUT IT NOW.
She explains personal battles behind closed doors, such as overcoming bulimia, learning to manage family life and a career, and reveals thoughts of her own self image in the public eye.

Check out our interview with Marie as she recalls the triumph leading up to and after her “famous fainting spell” on Dancing with the Stars, and her inspiration for writing this book.

Donald Trump - "Think Like a Champion"

Donald Trump was on CNBC yesterday talking about the current state of the economy, his new book Think Like a Champion and an interesting run-in he had with Bernie Madoff years ago.

HOW I GOT TO BE WHOEVER IT IS I AM

CHARLES GRODIN TELLS READERS

HOW I GOT TO BE WHOEVER IT IS I AM

Showing he has earned his title of “a first-rate storyteller” from the New York Times, Charles Grodin is out with his sixth book, and his many fans will not be disappointed—and his fans include the likes of Regis Philbin, Alan Alda and Carol Burnett.

HOW I GOT TO BE WHOEVER IT IS I AM features behind-the-scenes tales of the many actors, directors, writers, producers, journalists, and politicians with whom Grodin has worked, including Robert De Niro, Dustin Hoffman, Johnny Carson, Orson Welles, and other colorful characters. There are hilarious and poignant anecdotes from his childhood in Pittsburgh, college adventures, romances, memorable moments in his entertainment career, his experiences as a CBS News commentator and his advocacy work on behalf of prisoners and the homeless. At turns funny, poignant, opinionated and always memorable, HOW I GOT TO BE WHOEVER IT IS I AM is a compelling look inside the mind of an always one-of-a-kind writer, activist, philanthropist and performer.

Charles Grodin is best known for his starring roles in The Heartbreak Kid, Midnight Run, and the Beethoven movies, among dozens of others. He has written six books, including the bestseller It Would Be So Nice If You Weren’t Here. He is currently a commentator for CBS News and writes a weekly op-ed column for the New York Daily News website. Grodin is a recipient of the William Kunstler Award for Racial Justive and has been honored by Habitat for Humanity for his humanitarian efforts on behalf of the homeless.

All of Charles Grodin’s proceeds from this book will go to Mentoring, USA.
The book is available wherever books are sold.

LeAnn Rimes talks about "What I Cannot Change"

Once in a while a song comes along that captures our imagination and inspires people to connect in new ways. LeAnn Rimes’ latest single “What I Cannot Change” is by far one of the best critically reviewed singles of her career. The simple message of peace and acceptance of the song she wrote speaks to people from all walks of life:

I will learn to let go what I cannot change
I will learn to forgive what I cannot change
I will learn to love what I cannot change
But I will change, I will change
Whatever I, whenever I can

Ms. Rimes created a website, www.whaticannotchange.com, encouraging people to share their story and get it off their chest. The site has become a bit of a phenomenon garnering hundreds of anonymous entries and inspiring her to create a book around the stories. The book What I Cannot Change is an elegant counterpart to the song that includes an introduction by Rimes, lyrics, interior photographs, stories from people who have experienced their own journeys of change, and an accompanying CD.

Here’s what Ms. Rimes had to say about her experience with “What I Cannot Change,” the book, the website and the song:




You can buy the book and song at Amazon