On The Books We Remember Fondly

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In discussing why Bloomsbury has created “The Bloomsbury Group”, focused on lost classics: [Alexandra] Pringle said that she was struck by how many books being discussed on literary blogs were out-of-print period pieces. “Reading exchanges on the blogs set me thinking about what it is we like to read and how we find those books we know we will enjoy and treasure,” she said. “While the publishing industry chases the new, the young, the instantly commercial, readers are often looking for something else—for a kind of enduring quality.” Publishers launch ‘lost classics’

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Seth Harwood on Podcasting and Social Media

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Last week, the Internets were treated to a rather whiny post from an author who felt that agents were the only thing standing between her and literary greatness. The truth of the matter is that it’s a tough business out there, and sometimes it takes talent plus a little something extra to get your work noticed. Sometimes it takes thinking outside the box. Over the past few years, we’ve had the special privilege of meeting some authors who not only exhibit incredible talent, but also the ability to connect with readers — in a huge way — through non-traditional means.

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The Daily Square – Alabama Edition

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Todays links of interest: The Awl – Be less stupid.Choire Sicha and Alex Balk have launched their latest project. Minimalist look, lots and lots of words. And attitude. Welcome back! Bloomsbury offers Orange title for freeKamila Shamsie’s Burnt Shadows offered free in exchange for an email address. Interesting deal. Discounts Plot Against ‘Da Vinci’ NovelAs the new Dan Brown novel is given a list price of $29 (really? in this economy?), Amazon and Barnes Noble announce steep discounts. Steep. Can’t-compete-with-that steep. BookSwim: Netflix for books?Once more: this is not the Netflix model unless Bookswim has magically added ongoing author compensation.

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The Daily Square – I’ve Had Enough Edition

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Todays links of interest: Harlequin on Digital AgilityGreat (long!) presentation from the Harlequin Digital Team (including the awesome Amy Wilkins!) about their digital program. Other publishers should view this is as a primer. This is Your Wake-up Call: 12 Steps to Better Book PublishingJonathan Karp writes a manifesto. Lordy, some of this stuff is so painfully obvious you have to wonder… Random House Group announces enhanced ebooksWhile liking the fact publishers are looking at enhanced ebooks, one has to wonder who this press release is targeted at.

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The Publishing Quadrant: Where do you belong?

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[BS: Today we bring you a guest post from Joanna Penn, from The Creative Penn blog. As publishing changes, we’re seeing increased overlap between worlds that previously seemed like publishing silos. Where do you fall in the quadrant?] There have been a few posts in the publishing blog world recently that seem to set certain groups against each other. There was #agentfail, Victoria Strauss’ response to self-publishing positivity and Indie Author’s defence of self-publishing, amongst many others. But despite our differences, we are still a community of people who love books, love writing, and love creativity. We may sit in

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The Daily Square – Horse Guitar Edition

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Todays links of interest: Google Book Search settlement gives Google a virtual monopoly over literatureFile under: be careful what you ask for. Cory Doctorow on the Google Book Search and the missteps of the publishing business. The Zune for e-book reading—plus a few words on Microsoft Reader as the wrong fashion statementNote: it’s possible to do an entire article about the Zune with really mentioning the Zune. Who knew? David Rothman enters a plea to Microsoft, should the Zune reader rumors come to fruition. Barney Rosset, Courting Literary ControversyNice review of Barney Rosset and Grove — and a reminder that

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The Daily Square – Poet Edition

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Todays links of interest: The Reality of a Times BestsellerLynn Viehl discusses how she made the NYT bestseller list (with actual numbers and everything!). YouTube Creates Channel for Movies, TV ShowsAs expected, YouTube announces deals with studios. Some have called this a challenge to Hulu; color us not so sure! Announcing the 2009 Indies Choice Book Award Winners!Cool — gotta love a game that includes best conversation starter.

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The Daily Square – Tumba Le Le Edition

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Todays links of interest: Bloomsbury sparks row on cover pricesBloomsbury says no big deal while booksellers are wait a minute! Borders to Overhaul Board, Enhance Book ClubsAh Borders, it’s still bumpy, isn’t it? Denise Roy to PlumeDenise Roy has moved to Plume, a Penguin imprint, as senior editor.

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