Today’s links of interest: BookLocker Settles Amazon POD LawsuitAh, the saga ends with a whimper. (reg req’d) Kindles for All!Or, why investing in the technology people use might help publishing people understand their customers. US Military BitTorrent Users Targeted By MPAA/RIAABecause territorial restrictions make it impossible for our service people to buy products when they are stationed overseas. C’mon content producers, get it together. New Study Finds Reading Holding Steady Among Young PeopleGood news indeed.

Today’s links of interest: Why the Apple/Publisher News isn’t Really NewsAndrew Savikas offers a balanced look at the recent publishers are talking to Apple revelations. Speaking of which, y’all have registered for Tools of Change, right? The Beatles Bookstore and Reference CollectionsAnd another thought about the adding value to make ebooks more, well, valuable. We love this stuff! Big Six Negotiate with Apple, Ready New Business Model for eBooksPublishers Lunch moves the story forward (with a caveat that it may move backward). We like where some of this going, pricing-wise. Here’s hoping publishers really think this one through. It might

Today’s links of interest: Singer Billy Bragg to stop paying taxes over bank bonusesA protest we can support. November 09 E-Book Sales Triple Over 09So the numbers keep rising. November 2009, wholesale sales were $18.3 million, based on a limited number of outlets reporting (ahem, who isn’t sharing?). Also, since it’s the IDPF chart, drink! Why People PirateWhile this seems to be more focused on gamers than other media, three letter: DRM. Half of Bookstore Purchases are ImpromptuCount us in the group who engage in the same level of *online* impromptu buying. Just thinks of it as being ahead of

Today’s links of interest: $450 million iPhone piracy figure not grounded in realityUnlike all other piracy figures which are…oh right, not grounded in reality either. From Anne Frank to Stephenie Meyer: The Slush PileThough studios and others have long avoided unsolicited manuscripts for fear of being accused of plagiarism, this story on slush highlights that issue plus adds the general issues of cost into the mix. Offline Book Lending Costs U.S. Publishers Nearly $1 TrillionHilarious post from Eric Hellman.

Today’s links of interest: Author Daniel Alarcon Investigates the Lucrative World of Book Piracy in PeruInteresting look at piracy. Discuss. Trendspotting 2010: Angela JamesGreat piece by someone on the front lines of publishing in the 21st century.

Today’s links of interest: ‘Alchemist’ and Other Coelho Titles Available in Portuguese on KindleAh, strategy. Nice to watch, less thrilling if you are the reader on the other side of it. EMPG Confirms Negotiations, Says Lender/Owners to Provide New Working CapitalUpdate on Houghton Mifflin Harcourt story. As the kids say, developing (PubLunch, membership req’d).

Today’s links of interest: High street book sales frozen at worst level in nine yearsGet it? Frozen? Weather had a huge impact on physical retail in the UK this past year. E-Books – The Bigger Problem, Part Two Point Five Point One of ThreeInteresting point about markup being done at the author level. And here we were advocating for the editor doing this work. Must ponder. Three Jobs Publishing Houses Need to Fill in 2010Genius Ami Greko joins the call for new positions and new roles at modern publishing houses. Heed her words (or, if the Unicorn is announced tomorrow,

Today’s links of interest: CES is Not a Book Fair (and Steve Jobs is No Joe Gutenberg)Edward Nawotka points out the obvious. Thank you. Katharine Weber II (BSS #317)The Bat Segundo show is back with a slew of new interviews. We like to Katharine Weber here as she’s an old favorite, while encouraging you to check out all the others. Holt Adds Bonus Material to Trade PaperbacksWe know, we know, but we’re just a bit underwhelmed by this type of thing. It’s a terrific idea, one that has the potential to add value for *some* readers. And maybe that’s the