Today’s links of interest:
- John Updike, prize-winning writer, dead at age 76
Rest in peace. - Amid Changes, Kenney to Lead ‘PW’
In addition to losing Sara Nelson, Daisy Maryles will also leave Publishers Weekly. - Kindle 2.0 Coming February 9? (AMZN)
According to Silicon Alley Insider, the new Kindle will be announced just as Tools of Change begins. Interestingly, the announcement will happen at a library. - Harper Offers Early Retirement
And still more madness. - Saletan Lands at Riverhead
Talented editor lands on her feet. Becky Saletan will be focusing on narrative non-fiction and literary fiction at Riverhead. - Planet Zero: The Guardian’s 1000 Novels Everyone Should Read
Just when you thought you were well-read. - Amazon To Drop Microsoft, Adobe e-Book Formats
Amazon makes first official step to becoming the next Apple. Without the cool factor. - Essay – See the Web Site, Buy the Book
The New York Times descends into silliness. It’s unclear what is being communicated. - Newbery, Caldecott Announced in Denver
Neil Gaimon and Beth Krommes (with FoBS Susan Marie Swanson) take Newbery and Caldecott, respectively. Makes us happy. - Top Editor at Publishers Weekly is Laid Off
In a move that either shows lack of management foresight or an intent to destroy the publication, the fine folks at Reed have laid of Sara Nelson.