Lip Service: Actress Sally Kellerman, with some help from Munster High grad, busy promoting new autobiography

Hollywood actress Sally Kellerman admits of all her show biz stories from a 50-year-plus career, it's her tale with Marlon Brando, in his bedroom, that people want to hear about the most.

"Stronger Than Steel: Spider Silk DNA and the Quest for Better Bulletproof Vests" by Bridget Heos

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, $18.99, Ages 10 to 14 "Stronger Than Steel: Spider Silk DNA and the Quest for Better Bulletproof Vests" by Bridget Heos

GUEST COMMENTARY: Libraries serve vital needs in digital age

I heard someone ask the other day, “Are libraries still relevant with the advent of the internet and e-books?” For those who haven’t stopped by their libraries in a while, take some time during National Library Week (April 14-20) to visit the library and experience the vast array of services…

"Cooking with Herbs: 50 Simple Recipes for Fresh Flavor" by Lynn Alley

Author Lynn Alley has published a new handy 128-page hardcover book called "Cooking with Herbs: 50 Simple Recipes for Fresh Flavor" ( Andrews McMeel Publishing, $16.99).

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OFFBEAT: Andy Cohen signing book that includes Lansing's Harry Smith

Phil Potempa's daily entertainment news column.

"Permanent Record" by Leslie Stella

Skyscape, $17.99, Ages 12 and older "Permanent Record" by Leslie Stella

"Gone Fishing" by Tamera Will Wissinger

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, $15.99, Ages 6 to 9 "Gone Fishing" by Tamera Will Wissinger

"Dark Triumph" by Robin LaFevers

Houghton Mifflin, $16.99, Ages 14 and up "Dark Triumph" by Robin LaFevers

"Peyton Place" Author Grace Metalious Signing Film Contract

Grace Metalious discusses the film based on her book "Peyton Place" in Hollywood with Jerry Wald, who produced the movie version, in this April 30, 1957 file photo.

GUEST COMMENTARY: Nominate author, encourage Indiana’s literary heritage

There’s nothing quite like the comfort of a good book, and Hoosiers have benefited from Indiana’s many outstanding authors over the decades – from Kurt Vonnegut to Booth Tarkington to James Whitcomb Riley. But even today, the literary landscape of Indiana remains just as dynamic and notewort…

$1 book sale starts

Bob Mucci, left, an Indiana University Northwest professor of anthropology and Anthropology Club adviser, assists former professor and author Ronald Cohen at the Big One-Dollar Book Sale, sponsored by the Anthropology Club. The sale continues from 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. today through Thursday.

$1 book sale starts

Indiana University Northwest student Vania Stewart looks for books to help her prepare fore her midterm exam at the Big One-Dollar Book Sale sponsored by the school's Anthropology Club. It's from 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. today through Thursday.

$1 book sale starts

Ann Fritz, Indiana University Northwest gallery director, looks through used books at the Big One-Dollar Book Sale sponsored by the school's Anthropology Club. The sale continues from 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. today through Thursday.

YOUNG VOICES: Books have power to transform readers' lives

The young people of today’s society are forgetting how important it is to read books for the basic benefit of expanding their minds.

"Have You Seen My New Blue Socks?" by Eve Bunting and Sergio Ruzzier

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, $16.99, Ages 4 to 8 "Have You Seen My New Blue Socks?" by Eve Bunting and Sergio Ruzzier

"Rain!" by Linda Ashman

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, $16.99, Ages 4 to 8 "RAIN!" by Linda Ashman

"Jasper & Joop" by Olivier Dunrea

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, $9.99, Ages Up to 3 "Jasper & Joop" by Olivier Dunrea

"Encyclopedia Brown: Boy Detective"

The series of "Encyclopedia Brown" books by Donald J. Sobol, which launched in 1963, are still popular with young readers.

"Hot Guys and Cute Chicks" by Audrey Khuner and Carolyn Newman

Audrey Khuner and Carolyn Newman have compiled "Hot Guys and Cute Chicks," released this week from Andrews McMeel Publishing. The 80-page hardcover collection of hilarious photos of male models cuddling up with fuzzy baby chicks paired with fun captions. It is $9.99 at Amazon.com or local bo…