Ruth Jones: ‘My biggest disappointment? The Guardian's review of my book’

The actor and writer on mistaking Simon Callow for Stephen Fry, the joys of a foot massage and why it’s more important to splash out on a bed than a carBorn in south Wales, Ruth Jones, 52, trained at the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama. In 2000, she appeared in Fat Friends with James Corden; the pair went on to write and appear in the Bafta-winning series Gavin & Stacey. She published her first novel, Never Greener, earlier this year, and is currently starring in The Nightingales at the Theatre Royal Bath. She is married to producer David Peet, has three step-children and lives in Cardiff.What is your earliest memory?Being in my pushchair and scribbling black Biro on the seat – my inner vandal coming out at an early age. Related: Sue Perkins: 'My guiltiest pleasure? I like to dance to the BBC News 24 theme tune, preferably nude' Continue reading... Continue reading at 'The Guardian'

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Judge Approves E-book Price-fixing Settlement

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Judge Approves Settlement in E-Book Pricing Case

In a move that could reshape the publishing industry, a federal judge has approved a settlement with three of the nation's largest book publishers over alleged collusion in the pricing of ebooks. Continue reading at AllThingsD

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US sales plunge most in biggest markets

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New children's picture books by Jon Klassen, Patrick McDonnell and Jerry Pinkney are among the new titles.

'This Is Not My Hat' is from Jon Klassen, creator of the award-winning 'I Want My Hat Back.'Picture books might be for kids who can't read, but parents have been known to enjoy them as well. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

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SEAL Book, New Rowling Could Signal A Strong Fall

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Waterstones Autumn Book Club titles revealed

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E-book price-fixing: three publishers agree to pay $69 million to consumers

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Middleton says her book is 'practical' guide

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R&J Autumn Book Club titles revealed

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E-book Publishers Reach $69 Million Settlement With States

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'Best of prize' for book awards

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Templar starts digital picture book releases

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The Bookscore: the new Rotten Tomatoes for books?

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