Monday, July 30, 2012

BOOK REPORT: Book News For The Week of July 29, 2012



Eric Van Lustbader to Self-Publish 
In more surprising news, bestselling author Eric Van Lustbader, noted author of the current Jason Bourne series, is jumping on the self-publishing band wagon.

Barry Diller and Scott Rudin Explore Ebook Venture 
Hollywood important peeps Barry Diller of IAC/InterActive Corp. and producer Scott Rudin are looking into starting their own ebook publishing company.

How Does Your Publisher Make Money? 
In another fascinating blog post from the popular literary agent, Rachel Gardner, she goes into detail, breaking down where publishers make their money and how this is changing with ebooks.

The DOJ Strikes Back 
In the continuing case of the Department of Justice versus Apple, Inc. and some of the big publishing houses, over 800 letters and briefs were brushed aside as the DOJ continued to insist that it would be taking the corporations to court over the matter of ebook pricing collusion.

If You Like Hunger Games Flowchart 

For fans of the Hunger Games trilogy, the Hollywood Reporter has created a handy flowchart to lead you onto your next recommended read, depending on what you enjoyed about the bestselling young adult dystopian series.

Friday the 13th Writer Moving to Young Adult Books
Horror screenwriter Mark Wheaton, best known for Friday the 13th, is moving on to writing young adult novels.

Surprising Early Jobs of Famous Writers
In a fascinating article, readers get to see some of the unusual jobs famous writers held before they became famous.

Octavia Butler in Ebook 
Popular science fiction author Octavia E. Butler is now available for the first time in ebook.

Fifty Shades of Grey by Your Hotel Bedside 
In a move that seems to ridiculous to believe, at the Damson Dene Hotel in Crosthwaite, is providing is replacing it's bedside copies of the Gideon Bible with Fifty Shades of Grey.

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