Today’s book news:

• Joan Didion finishes her memoir on aging
• Lori Benton becomes vice-president and publisher of Scholastic Trade Publishing
• Amnesty International says Bush’s memoir is incriminating
• Amazon removes The Pedophile’s Guide to Love and Pleasure
• A 14th-century book on King Arthur to sell for $3.23 million (U.S.)
• A book of wishes for Canadian soldiers donated to the Canadian War Museum