Today’s links of interest:
- Is Google A Content Company? Of Course It Is. So What Should Publishers Do?
Jason Calacanis tells the emperor it’s naked. Google denies it’s a content company, Calcanis says "uh uh, you’re publishing, you’re distributing, you’re a content company." - Will Blogs Save Books?
Lissa Warren writes an ill-infomed defense of newspaper book reviews. Our jaws are dropping at her lack of research. - Asda backtracks on demanding editorial space in mags
Or, nevermind. - China forces edits of Australian books
Because when you demand absolute fealty to ignoring reality, then, well, you keep on doing the same dumb stuff. In this case, editing out mentions of the Dalai Lama and Tibet. - Amazon buys AbeBooks
Duly noted. - Washington Post Editors, Seeking Web Advice, Visit the Rival New York Times
Um, wow. 2008 and the Washington Post is thinking on combining print and digital operations. - Romance novel sales boom
Whoo hoo! NBC’s "Today" show covers the sales of romance novels and looks at the authors, and does it well. Special kudos for avoiding the use of "bodice ripper", and some familiar faces are on screen (including moi!, Sarah of the Smart Bitches, Jane from Dear Author). - R & J launch book club with Daily Mail
With a focus on new writers. Hello, USA, we really need to get our own Richard and Judy. - Trust in Book Lovers Not Reviewers: Publishing Strategy
Michael Cairns expands on one of our favorite topics: the importance of trust networks when it comes to reviews of products, including books. - St. Martin’s Book Trailer Lands Among YouTube’s ‘Most Viewed’
Sherrilyn Kenyon continues to show the world how it’s done when it comes to building a rabid, passionate fan base. - Sam Zell’s Deal from Hell
Yep. Yep. Yep.
