Today’s links of interest:
- PW’s Sara Nelson Saw Book Crowd As Coolest On Earth
Sara Nelson is classy! - Newspapers/Reviews
Jennifer Weiner has a dream. It is a good dream. - The once and future e-book: on reading in the digital age
Get a cup of coffee, a beer, a glass of wine and settle in for a long, thought-provoking read. - MediaShift . How Niche Bloggers Fill Gaps Left by Local Newspapers, Alt-Weeklies
Simon Owens takes a deeper look at the burgeoning (or, rather, burgeoning in the media!) hyper-local concept, bringing it beyond the soundbite with context and analysis. - Comics comics comics
Really excellent rant from Jeph Jacques about the economics of webcomics, especially as print-based outlets are drying up. - Harlequin Celebrates
As part of its 60th birthday celebration, Harlequin is giving away free ebooks. Lots of them. In just about every format possible. Including…yep, now these books are available through Stanza via the iTunes application store. - Digital Books Are Already Here
At the Digitalist, Michael Bhaskar comes right out and states the obvious: digital books are already here and people are innovating like crazy, taking what works, discarding what doesn’t. You have already seen the future. - Reminder: Sony Reader available in Germany for delivery March 11
Sony continues to exploit European markets…in a good way. - Italian Writer Files Suit Against Benjamin Button
Bingo for those of you who had copyright infringement on your card! While we’ve all believed Benjamin Button was based on a story from F. Scott Fitzgerald, an Italian author claims it was inspired by her 1994 work. You know, it ain’t a hit movie until someone files a suit. - LAT Announces 300 Will Be Laid Off, Then It’s Stalled Because of Chapter 11
File Under: Office Morale Boosters. - HarperCollins?s New Format: Video Books
Complementing the paper edition of Jeff Jarvis’s What Would Google Do? is a 23-minute video hitting on the main themes. - Winter Institute: Survival of the Fittest Bookseller
Summary of this year’s Winter Institute. - Reed Exhibitions Canada Shutters BookExpo Canada
File Under: Not Unexpected News. - An Editor?S Note: The Fadeaway
A look at editing John Updike. - Podcasting Your Novel: Publishing’s Next Wave?
Time Magazine explores the world of podcasting novels, with a look at some of the current superstars of the medium. - Book world remains silent as criminals plunder priceless manuscripts
Remember, the first step to solving a problem is admitting there is a problem. Unless, of course, you’re secretly *part* of the problem. - Bookglutton.com Relaunches Enhanced Book Clubs
Bookglutton returns with an emphasis on community. - ‘Sexpat’ lawyer who published online erotic novel sacked from City firm
There is something wrong with a world where you can be fired for having a personal life, personal thoughts, and artistic impression. Before, only a few people knew and cared, now lots of people know and have opinions. - Story Of Libraries Takes New Turn As Thousands Open Up To Books
Another in what we hope will be a long line of stories noting the importance of libraries in our communities. - CPSC Delays Enforcement of CPSIA Testing Requirements for One Year
One year reprieve for publishers/distributors of children’s books to prove they are safe. One year to figure out exactly what that means.