April 29, 2016

So, you’ve got this idea. This crazy idea that, you think, is pretty cool. Well, do yourself a favor, kid: before presenting it to the boss-man, Jeff Bezos, have a… Read more »

Amazon

Returning an ebook after reading: is Amazon's return policy damaging to authors and publishers? — Nikki Griffiths
Dave Eggers’ new hardcover will be available in indie bookstores only — Bryn Goldstein
"BoxedOut" campaign to warn customers of costs of shopping on Amazon this season — Ryan Harrington
California and Washington enter Amazon investigation — Andy Dion

Canadian province delivers “blow to literacy” with library closures and a new tax on books

Kait Howard

Massive library closures and a new tax on books in Newfoundland and Labrador have sparked criticism that the Canadian province’s government cares little to nothing about literacy. Last week, CBC News’… Read more »

Shakespeare v. Bieber: Who has the best lines?

Nikki Griffiths

You know that chap, what’s his name… William Shakespeare? Died 400 years ago this year? Ringing any bells…? Well, apparently, according to a survey commissioned by Deezer, as reported in… Read more »

The Art of the Novella challenge 40: Benito Cereno

Jonathan Gibbs

Title: Benito Cereno Author: Herman Melville First published: 1855 Page count: 132 First line: In the year 1799, Captain Amasa Delano, of Duxbury, in Massachusetts, commanding a large sealer and general trader, lay at… Read more »

Melville House Books

So you want to be a serious Amazon idea

Chad Felix