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Khaled Hosseini on His New Novel

Wed, 22 May 2013 18:43:39 GMT

Novelist Khaled Hosseini, author of “The Kite Runner” and “A Thousand Splendid Suns,” sat with the WSJ’s Barbara Chai to discuss his new book, “And The Mountains Echoed,” and answer some reader questions.

Why Stephen King Is Nixing 'Joyland' E-Book

Mon, 20 May 2013 16:24:22 GMT

Digital books pioneer Stephen King is holding onto the e-book rights to his upcoming novel “Joyland” in hopes of driving people to bookstores. Jeffrey Trachtenberg reports on Lunch Break. Photo: Getty Images.

Dan Brown Reveals the Secrets of 'Inferno'

Wed, 15 May 2013 16:33:21 GMT

When Dan Brown was researching his new novel, "Inferno," he went to great pains to keep copycats and spoilers off his trail. Alexandra Alter joins Lunch Break with details from her interview with the famed author.

Babysitting: Where are the Boys?

Fri, 10 May 2013 20:00:00 GMT

Should parents hire more boys as babysitters, as a way to stop reinforcing gender roles? Weekend Review contributor, Charlotte Alter, tells WSJ's Jason Bellini that she thinks it's time to teach boys that child care is their job too. Phtoto: Getty Images

Make the Official ‘Great Gatsby’ Cocktail

Wed, 08 May 2013 16:54:54 GMT

Readers of "The Great Gatsby" know all about references to green light. How were those references made into a drink? PDT’s Jim Meehan demonstrates how to make the Moët Imperial Gatsby on WSJ After Hours.

'True Blood' Series Author Tries to Kill Sookie Stackhouse

Thu, 02 May 2013 16:30:53 GMT

Charlaine Harris is ending her popular “Sookie Stackhouse” vampire series, which has sold 24 million copies and got a massive boost from HBO's “True Blood,” despite passionate objections from her fans, agent and publisher. Alexandra Alter reports on Lunch Break. Photo: Getty Images.

Juanes On New Book 'Chasing the Sun'

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 01:15:51 GMT

WSJ's Alexandra Cheney sits down with author and Latin Grammy Award-winning musician Juan Esteban Aristizábal Vásquez to talk about his new autobiographical book "Chasing the Sun."

Schmidt & Cohen on Their Visit to North Korea

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 20:24:55 GMT

Google Chairman Eric Schmidt and Jared Cohen, director of Google Ideas, talk with WSJ's John Bussey about what they hoped to accomplish from a visit to North Korea, and their observations about the country's technological potential and its likelihood of embracing the Internet. Photo: Getty Images

Think Before You Grab Those Ivy Hunks

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 16:31:40 GMT

Warning Princeton women to act fast on finding a spouse fails to reflect big changes in female salaries and education, says Marina Adshade, Vancouver School of Economics professor and author of the book, "Dollars and Sex: How Economics Influences Sex and Love."

Standing Still in Central Park

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 15:16:00 GMT

Writer Justin Nobel goes to the Bow Bridge in New York City's Central Park in spring to take in the sights. Video by Jennifer Weiss.