All Those Cover Prices Sure Add Up
Friends and family members often predict my death. As a bit of a pack rat, a not-terribly-neat person, and an obsessive book reader, it’s pretty obvious to everyone how the Grim Reaper will come for me. Undoubtedly, my so-called friends claim, I will be buried under an avalanche of books, from all the texts stacked…
continue readingLagardère to Buy Time Warner Books
The publishing industry was abuzz yesterday afternoon with the announcement that French publishing behemoth Lagardère will acquire Time Warner Book Group. The deal is valued at $537.5 million. The French company has pursued a business objective of creating a portfolio in French, English, and Spanish. Publishers Weekly‘s coverage included a quote from Lagardère General and Managing…
continue readingReview: The Good Life
My review of Jay McInerney’s The Good Life posted at PopMatters. Yall know of my affinity for this novel so I won’t go on and on about it. Just check out the review here.
continue readingWhat Not to Do and a Judicial Suggestion
Miss Snark has some valuable information on what NOT to do when preparing your submission to an agent or editor. According to the snarkilicious one, these are the ultimate signs of being a rank amateur. Check out Miss Snark’s post, make an offering of some gin, and learn from her. Since I can’t link to the…
continue readingMax Barry’s Tour Diary
For another perspective on the book travel life, check out Max Barry’s great travel diary where he talks about the importance of sleep, the tinted windows in NYC town cars, and burps of cold water.
continue reading