June 18, 2020 » MobyLives! Archives

Book critics org roiled by race controversy; prez, board members resign

Mike Lindgren

The divisions and dissension that have rocked the publishing world over the last two weeks have spread even unto the normally staid world of book reviewers. When a dispute over… Read more »

Book journalism & criticism

Century-old critics consulted; Melville's mastery mentioned — Mike Lindgren
Benefits of bad books? Young reader weighs in — Mike Lindgren
Book trends of the decade, decoded; Brit critic dips Into lit — Mike Lindgren
Thousands of Franz Kafka’s confidant’s personal documents recovered — Michael Seidlinger

Print unit sales are up 6.8% and Black authors are topping the charts

Lauren Campbell

Summer is alive, book stores are reopening, and print unit sales have risen by 6.8%, according to the PW Staff at Publishers Weekly! Following a bleak period for book sales,… Read more »