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Brad Paisley Releasing First Interactive Book, 'Building a Wheelhouse'

Sterling Whitaker — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 20:45:22 +0000

You can add "multi-media author" to Brad Paisley's long list of professional credentials. The singer-songwriter and guitarist will release his first interactive digital book, 'Buliding a Wheelhouse,' on April 9 -- the same day he releases his new album 'Wheelhouse.'

The Creative Minds of Oklahoma – Laura Hughes

James "Bubba" Meeks — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 16:52:13 +0000

The Creative Minds of Oklahoma is a new weekly feature that will tell the story of people around Oklahoma and their contributions to art, music, film, dance and literature. Writers have the ability to turn what is fantasy and create a living breathing world that teleports the reader into a grand adventure. They are able [...]

Thompson Square to Release 'Are You Gonna Kiss Me or Not?' Romance Novel

Alanna Conaway — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 17:00:46 +0000

Fresh off their win for Vocal Duo of the Year at the 2012 CMAs, Thompson Square‘s Keifer and Shawna Thompson are now preparing for another exciting career mark to check off their bucket list… first time authors! The duo, along with author Travis Thrasher, will release their first novel, ‘Are You Gonna Kiss Me or [...]

Martina McBride Writing a Party Planning Book

Sterling Whitaker — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 13:00:38 +0000

Martina McBride fans, get ready to party! The country star has revealed that she's in the early stages of a book that will share her tips on entertaining, but it's not a book about her career in music. Instead, the star will dish out advice on planning dinner parties.

Kenny Rogers Interview: Legend Dishes on New Book, Retirement and Duet With George Jones

Kevin Richards — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 18:00:48 +0000

The facts are staggering: Kenny Rogers has recorded more than 65 albums, which have sold more than 120 million units worldwide, ranking him #8 on the R.I.A.A.’s list of top-selling male artists of all time. However, it is the song titles that people will remember forever. Country fan or not, you probably know names like ‘Through [...]

Kenny Rogers Releasing Autobiography 'Luck or Something Like It' Oct. 2

Sterling Whitaker — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 14:42:59 +0000

Legendary country star Kenny Rogers will chronicle his more than 50 years in entertainment in an upcoming autobiography. Rogers will release ‘Luck or Something Like It’ tomorrow (Oct. 2) through William Morrow. The book will cover the entire spectrum of the multi-faceted entertainer’s lifelong journey through music, movies and television, from his rock roots with [...]

KLAW Celebrates Freedom with Fletcher Elementary School [PHOTOS]

Jeri Anderson — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 15:57:07 +0000

I love to read, so when Mrs. Camerena asked if I would read to her 4th grade class at Fletcher Elementary as part of their Celebration of Freedom, of course I said, “Yes!” Last weeks’ recognition of Patriot’s Day on September 11 was the inspiration for the first book that I read. It was titled [...]

Top 5 Books Every Lawton High School Student Should Read

Sasha Spielman — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 17:14:28 +0000

If your kid is going be a high school senior this year, make sure that he/she reads these 5 books before heading off to college! Amazon 5 To Kill a Mockingbird - Perhaps the most recognized classic in American history, Harper Lee’s only published novel is a touching tale of overcoming prejudice no [...]

Jeri Anderson's Top 5 Favorite Nicholas Sparks Novels – Vote for Your Favorite [POLL]

Jeri Anderson — Mon, 07 May 2012 12:50:47 +0000

If you love to read, you can’t go wrong with a Nicholas Sparks novel. I have read nearly every one that he has written, and haven’t found one that I don’t like. Check out my Top 5 favorite books of his! It was almost impossible to choose my top five, but here are my choices. The [...]

Oklahoma's Finest- Books and Movies Featuring the Sooner State [VIDEO]

Sasha Spielman — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 15:40:45 +0000

A true Okie has seen these movies and read these books- find out if you are one of us! While many people falsely believe the great state of Oklahoma doesn’t have much to offer in the way of entertainment, the Sooner State is featured in several worthwhile books and movies. In light of recent weather [...]

Check out the Pros and Cons List of E-Books vs Print Books! Which One is Better?

ashley — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 16:25:19 +0000

With the e-reader devices gaining more and more popularity the war between e-books and print books rages on! Which one should you choose? Both have their pros and cons- find out which one we think is better! With the convenience and glamor of e-readers, such as the Kindle, the Nook, and the iPad, electronic reading [...]

JK Rowling Reveals Title of New Book, 'The Casual Vacancy' — When Can You Buy It?

Shauna Wright — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 18:45:42 +0000

JK Rowling may have written her last words about Harry Potter, but that doesn’t mean she’s retiring. The author’s new novel, ‘The Casual Vacancy,’ is set to drop Sept. 27. Described by publisher Little Brown as “blackly comic, thought-provoking and constantly surprising,” the book is the first Rowling has written that’s aimed squarely at adults. [...]

Nancy Mace Meets One of Her Idols- 'The Pioneer Woman'

Nancy Mace — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 00:39:25 +0000

Every once in awhile we need to take some "girl time". I did just that on Saturday. My friend Tauna and I met at the Kiwanis Pancake Days for breakfast on Saturday and then headed to Oklahoma City to attend a book signing by The Pioneer Woman - Ree Drummond.

J.K. Rowling Finally Releases 'Harry Potter' E-Books

Shauna Wright — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 18:19:42 +0000

Potterphiles, fire up your e-readers. On Tuesday, author J.K. Rowling finally made her wildly popular ‘Harry Potter’ book series available in digital format through her Pottermore website. The long-awaited move comes after months of testing to ensure the site could handle what is sure to be an onslaught of orders. By selling the digital versions [...]

Encyclopaedia Britannica Goes Out of Print

Shauna Wright — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 18:05:32 +0000

The era of the door-to-door encyclopedia salesman is officially over.

After more than two centuries of existence, Encyclopaedia Britannica, the oldest continuously-published encyclopedia in the English language, has announced it’s going out of print.

Who Reads More Books – E-Reader Users or Book Owners?

Shauna Wright — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 21:25:22 +0000

By now you’ve probably seen lots of people toting around e-readers like the Amazon Kindle. They let you carry thousands of books in a slim, lightweight device — but do the people who use them actually read more?

Trace Adkins Narrates New Virtual Children's Book 'Owney: Tales From the Rails'

Alanna Conaway — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 20:45:29 +0000

Trace Adkins can now add narrator to his never-ending list of career accomplishments. Adkins has teamed up with the Smithsonian National Postal Museum to present the true children’s story of Owney — the dog famous for riding the rails and visiting Post Offices across the country in the 1890s — in a new eBook.

Simon Cowell Biography Due Out in Spring

Clay Miller — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 23:30:35 +0000

Want to read a book about a guy who spends his life telling a good majority of people that they are never going to make it? Well your wait is almost over. “Sweet Revenge: The Intimate Life of Simon Cowell” will be released in the spring of 2012. Most of Simon’s friends and his enemies [...]

Boy Who Claims to Have Seen Heaven Pens 'Heaven is for Real' Children's Book [VIDEO]

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 20:48:39 +0000

When he was four, Colton Burpo almost died of a burst appendix. Vivid memories the now 12-year old had of going to Heaven, sitting in Jesus’ lap, and meeting dead family members during this near death experience became the basis for the book ‘Heaven is for Real,’ which has been on the New York Times bestseller list for the past 52 weeks.

Now there is an 32-page illustrated children’s edition of ‘Heaven is for Real,’ which Colton and his parents promoted on ‘Today.’

Brad Paisley's 'Diary of a Player' Makes New York Times Best Sellers List

Brittany Joy Cooper — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 11:45:25 +0000

We’re not pulling for Brad Paisley to quit his day job, but the “Whiskey Lullaby” singer is shaping up to be quite the author. Paisley released his first book, ‘Diary of a Player,’ on Nov. 1, and the title has spent the past two weeks living on the New York Times Best Sellers list.