Mexican author Carlos Fuentes, a prolific writer known for his novels and political commentary, died Tuesday. He was 83.
Maurice Sendak, author of the classic children's book "Where the Wild Things Are," has died, a spokeswoman for HarperCollins Publishers said Tuesday. He was 83.
Israel declared a German poet persona non grata Sunday in an unusual move that follows a wave of fury over a controversial poem.
A novel about the role of motherhood and the conflict between tradition and modernity in contemporary South Korea has won the Man Asian Literary Prize for author Kyung-sook Shin, marking the first time a woman has won the prestigious literary award.
It's not often that an author's 85th birthday coincides with the 30th anniversary of his winning the Nobel Prize for Literature. But such is the life of Colombian writer Gabriel Garcia Marquez, who is celebrating several milestones in 2012.
"Most folks my age and complexion don't speak much about the past," says the grandmotherly African-American woman who narrates "Heart and Soul: The Story of America and African Americans," a book illustrated and written by Kadir Nelson.
Looking for that perfect book that takes you from your reading chair to the high seas of adventure? Look no further than our list of some of the best sea stories of all time. Whether you want a classic tale of survival against the odds, or to be taken on a journey to find secret treasure, this list has got you covered.
Swedish poet Tomas Transtromer won the Nobel Prize in literature, the Swedish academy that announces the annual award said Thursday.
Zimbabwean NoViolet Bulawayo has won the Caine Prize for African Writing for her short story "Hitting Budapest."
Renowned speculative fiction writer Harlan Ellison is about to be inducted into the Science Fiction Hall of Fame, recognizing a career that has spanned more than five decades in which he's made contributions to literature, television and film.
The Jersey Shore star rakes in $32,000 to speak with students at the New Jersey school
Peruvian novelist Mario Vargas Llosa is injecting his cachet as a newly minted Nobel Prize winner into the political sphere, in a strong criticism of the political aspirations of the daughter of a disgraced former president.
Patti Smith won the 2010 National Book Award in the nonfiction category for her memoir "Just Kids."
The Booker Prize-winning author of "Life of Pi," Yann Martel is one of Canada's most recognized and outspoken writers.
CNN's Christian Purefoy reports on the dangerous division Jonathan Goodluck's candidacy is opening in Nigeria.
One of India's most prolific writers, novelist Anita Desai proves to be a "Global Connection" herself.
Jose Saramago, the outspoken Portuguese author who won the Nobel Prize for literature in 1998, died Friday at his home on the Spanish island of Lanzarote, his foundation said.
A literary festival in Beirut has showcased some of what it says is the most exciting new writing in the Arab world, and aims to introduce its writers to a global audience.
Saudi novelist Abdo Khal, who won the Arabic Booker prize for his novel depicting the ravaging effects of unlimited wealth, says he writes about the "double standards in our life."
An aid worker living in Haiti describes how his town is coping just hours after a 7.0 magnitude quake hit.
The earthquake that shook Haiti on Tuesday was only the most recent disaster to lay siege to the most impoverished nation in the Western hemisphere, a country that was beginning to show some signs of rebirth, says Haitian-born American novelist Edwidge Danticat.
Poet, dramatist and novelist, Wole Soyinka's work has left a large imprint on the literary landscape of Africa.
Nigerian writer and political activist Wole Soyinka shares his thoughts on his work and wining a Nobel Prize.
One of Africa's brightest young writers, 31-year-old Chimamanda Adichie has already been recognised for her talent; her debut novel was shortlisted for the Orange Fiction Prize in 2004. The Nigerian novelist talks to CNN about her craft, her country and identity.
Chimamanda Adichie talks about her success as an author and her new collection of short stories.
The first woman elected to one of poetry's most prestigious titles has stepped down amid controversy about her Nobel-prize winning rival.
Harold Pinter, the Nobel Prize-winning playwright and screenwriter whose absurdist and realistic works displayed a despair and defiance about the human condition, has died, according to British media reports. He was 78.
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