Today’s links of interest:
- Why novelists are nervous
You gotta wonder about the story meeting that lead to this article. From the sub-head: "Expanded non-fiction offerings this year prompt nervous novelists to ponder the fate of literary fiction." - Critics in uproar as Raymond Carver returns from grave
Which is likely an indication of latent feelings of guilt — otherwise the critics would be in a state of shock or awe. - Every novel on Man Booker Prize shortlist to be available free for online readers
Cool, interesting, and, well, we’ll be checking out the selection. - 10 ways to get you to read a book
Clip ‘n save. - Barnes & Noble Works With Zinio For ‘See Inside’
Hmm, what does it say that we didn’t even know this feature was lacking on the B&N site? - Christian bookshop staff resign en mass
New contracts, etc. - Happy ending for saga of suicide and grief as Booker judges choose surprise winner
As you will learn from just about every book-related source on the Internet, Anne Enright was the "surprise" winner of the Booker. Or, if you will, she’s the one the pundits didn’t expect.
