Book buzz: Andy Serkis adapting 'Animal Farm' for film

• Tom Wolfe talks to USA TODAY about his newest book, 'Back to Blood'
• Read a short story from Man Booker winner Hilary Mantel
• Andy Serkis will act, direct and co-produce 'Animal Farm'

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

Tom Wolfe: USA TODAY's Bob Minzesheimer talks to Tom Wolfe, whose newest novel Back to Blood is on sale Tuesday, about everything from researching his novels, to white linen suits and the word "loins." Plus, watch a video interview and get a run-down of Wolfe's other notable works.

New and noteworthy: What books are on sale this week? Check out John Grisham's newest thriller, The Racketeer and the newest from Lemony Snicket, for starters.

New from Hilary Mantel: 2012 Man Booker winner Hilary Mantel reveals a new short story, "The Long QT," at The Guardian.

Animal Farm: Actor Andy Serkis's performance-capture studio, the Imaginarium, has acquired the rights to adapt George Orwell's satireAnimal Farm for film. Serkis, who is known for roles such as Gollum in Lord of the Rings, is set to act, direct, and co-produce.

Dysfunctional families: Nothing says "Happy Thanksgiving" like a list of books that center around family drama. Check out this list from Publishers Weekly, including Where'd You Go, Bernadette? by Maria Semple, which USA TODAY's Korina Lopez gave 3 1/2 stars out of four.