Today in publishing and literature: Paramount is suing to prevent the publication of the newest sequel to The Godfather, municipal bond market doomsayer Meredith Whitney lands a book deal, and former Grove Press owner Barney Rosset has died.
Over the past few days, ABC has been previewing its interview with Rep. Gabrielle Giffords about her recovery: last night, footage aired of her speaking to Diane Sawyer on the topic of returning to Congress, although she had trouble forming sentences.
Plus: An appropriate send-off for Borders
"It was the right thing to do to put our words and our voices on paper"
A plastic implant will be attached under her scalp in a relatively simple procedure
Doctors have cleared Giffords for her first public appearance since she was shot
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