Category: News

Harper Lee to Publish “To Kill a Mockingbird” Sequel

Harper Lee to Publish “To Kill a Mockingbird” Sequel

More than 50 years after “To Kill a Mockingbird” was released, Harper Lee is publishing her second novel. Go Set a Watchman, which is slated for a July 2015 release, features Scout returning home as an adult.  According to the publisher: “Scout (Jean Louise Finch) has returned to Maycomb from New York to visit her father, Atticus,” […]

New Study: Mobile Reading is Up

New Study: Mobile Reading is Up

This was a UK study, but I found it really interesting. I read books primarily on my e-reader, but I do read on my phone on those rare occasions I’m out and about without my Nook. However, when it comes to blog-hopping, news, social media, etc, I use my phone more than my table, e-reader […]

Book Blogger Blackout

Book Blogger Blackout

With everything that has happened in the last week with Kathleen Hale stalking a member of the book community’s life, a bunch of book blogs are shutting down our reviewing hats for the rest of the week. We’ll still be posting but instead of promotion, we’re going to get back to the basics. We’ll be […]

Publisher Ellora’s Cave Sues Book Blog Dear Author #ChillingEffect

Publisher Ellora’s Cave Sues Book Blog Dear Author #ChillingEffect

I’m sure most of you have heard about this. For those who haven’t, a quick recap. On September 14, Jane of Dear Author wrote a blog post titled The Curious Case of Ellora’s Cave. She outlined the history behind the company – praising them for being one of the first e-publishers to offer authors and […]

Finding Cinderella to be Printed Because of Twitter

Finding Cinderella to be Printed Because of Twitter

I admit I’m fascinated by the impact social media has on society today.  If you’d have said even 5 years ago that Twitter would be a viable news source, I would have laughed. I’m pretty sure publisher would have laughed if we’d told them they’d be printing books based on what’s trending on Twitter. That’s […]