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Random House Makes a Big Bet on Janet Evanovich

Janet Evanovich, whose bestselling books feature the romantically challenged bounty hunter Stephanie Plum, has moved to Random House, in a deal worth tens of millions. But as the book business changes, will Random House be able to recover the cost?

John Edwards' Mistress Seeks Share of Aide's Bestselling Book Profits

The ongoing court battle between Rielle Hunter, the mistress of John Edwards, and Andrew Young, a top aide to the former Senator, has added a new twist: lawyers for Hunter argued that she should have some of the profits from The Politician, Young's number-one bestselling tell-all about Edwards'life on the campaign trail.