Elsewhere The Gruffalo, a BBC co-production based on Julia Donaldson's popular children's book, gets a nomination for best animated short.

BBC: Colin Firth leads British charge at Academy Awards

Murakami's book 1Q84 was described in its nomination as "a gripping, intelligent and unusual read with characters and situations that fascinate and challenge the reader".

BBC: Impac Literary Award shortlist announced

Mr Clinton has promised to end his book tour before the Democratic Party convention, when Mr Kerry officially accepts the presidential nomination.

BBC: My Life by Bill Clinton