Book buzz: J.K. Rowling interview, Mantel wins Man Booker

Here's a look at what's buzzing in the book world today:

Rowling in New York: How is J.K. Rowling different from fellow British literary sensation E.L. James? "The difference is that people have sex in my books, but no one enjoys it," says Rowling. Read Bob Minzesheimer's account of Rowling's on-stage chat with Ann Patchett in New York last night, and read USA TODAY's review of Rowling's new book, The Casual Vacancy (** out of four).

Rockin' memoirs: Love classic rock? This fall books lineup will be music to your ears. Famous performers - from Pete Townshend to Cyndi Lauper to Neil Young - have new tell-alls. USA TODAY's music staff gives a comprehensive roundup of the offers.

Mantel wins Man Booker: Hilary Mantel has won Britain's top book prize for Bring Up the Bodies, the sequel to Wolf Hall, which won the prize in 2009. It's the first time a sequel has won, and only the third time a writer has won twice. Read an interview with Mantel and USA TODAY's **** review of Bring Up the Bodies. Plus, watch Mantel's reaction in a video interview with The Guardian.

Cloud Atlas boost:The Los Angeles Times profiles David Mitchell, author of Cloud Atlas, about the upcoming film adaptation ( His reaction? "Wow... If there's a primal, if I may, ontological wow,") and how he's "happily bewildered" about the newfound attention for his 2004 book.

Pay-what-you-can: The Humble eBook Bundle, which readers can purchase for a price of their choice, as already raised $855,755, GalleyCat reports.