Today’s links of interest:
- Touchstone/Fireside Tries Hardcover ARCs
Then again, there’s always someone willing to buck the trend toward cost-cutting. - Online reviewing boosts unsung authors
A look at how reviews sell books, how too few books get reviewed, and how online sources are changing the landscape. - As Books Fill Dumps, Publishers Target Return Policy
And as publishers face increased costs (see previous item), they seek ways to lower upfront expenses…and downstream costs. - As Costs Soar, Will Prices Follow?
And the current economic crisis hits home. - Random House Chief to Step Down, Executives Say
Peter Olson to depart, uh, soon. - HC Launches In-House Video Studio
Here’s thinking they should hire Jill and Gena for color commentary. - Harry Potter No Longer a Best Seller
Does this mean the New York Times can reconsolidate some of its lists? - What Do Children Read? Hint: Harry Potter’s Not No. 1
Kids read books. Kids like books. And certain classics remain hot reads because, well, who doesn’t like green eggs and ham? - Orphan Works 2008: House and Senate Bills Introduced
While doubting that this legislation will do all that and more, we applaud the Congress’s acknowledgment that this is a problem we need to address.