by | Mar 8, 2011 | Culture Music Art, Literary News, Mirth
from SF Weekly This Is Why Your Used Bookstore Clerk Hates You By Michael Leaverton Although bookstore workers love their customers, or are at least morally obligated to, sometimes the love is so great it turns murderous. Ever tried to finish all-you-can-eat coconut...
by | Feb 12, 2011 | Literary News, Projects
from Daemon’s Books The Business Behind Young Adult Novels Many of us were SHOCKED this week to learn that Vampire Diaries author L. J. Smith has been fired from writing forthcoming books in her popular series. How can an author possibly be fired from writing...
by | Feb 6, 2011 | Literary News, Mirth
from The News Tribune Richland School Board to hear appeal on book BY JACQUES VON LUNEN, HERALD STAFF WRITER Published: 02/02/11 RICHLAND — A good novel can teach a lot about life. But how much profanity or other objectionable content should be in novels used in...
by | Feb 1, 2011 | Culture Music Art, Literary News
from FlavorWire Jorge Luis Borges’ self-portrait, drawn after he had gone blind. [ click to see all the Famous Author Doodles at FlavorWire.com ]
by | Jan 31, 2011 | Bright Shiny News, Literary News
from Esquire Is James Frey the Most Important Writer in America? He’s an arrogant opportunist who wants to take advantage of talented young writers. Basically, he’s exactly what the publishing industry needs. By Stephen Marche [more from this author] ...
by | Jan 13, 2011 | Culture Music Art, Literary News
from boingboing [ click to read at boingboing.net ]
