by Scott MacDonald

Englishman ploughs through notoriously long Russian novel 15 times

Most Russians can't stand it; some English can't get enough of it. Today Tanya Gold of the Guardian reports the results of an informal poll that asks, "How many times have you read War and ... Read More »

September 28, 2005 | Filed under: Industry news

I'd like to thank the academy…

By Scott MacDonald

With the number of names on acknowledgement pages appearing in counts of 50 and in some cases 100, an author's thanks has never meant so much -- or so little. The Wall Street Journal's Katherine ... Read More »

September 26, 2005 | Filed under: Industry news

Bodice-ripping for the charitable

By Scott MacDonald

Presented each year by Harlequin Enterprises to five lucky ladies, the More Than Words Award celebrates community spirit in conventional and not-so-conventional ways. Now in its second year, More Than Words is awarded to founders ... Read More »

September 26, 2005 | Filed under: Book news

Sound familiar?

By Scott MacDonald

In England, where bookstore chain Waterstone's was bought out by WH Smith, which was then bought out by music store giant HMV, one of the most powerful men in English publishing is now the head ... Read More »

September 23, 2005 | Filed under: Book news

Pens and swords

By Scott MacDonald

This week, The Nation posted a letter written by poet Sharon Olds to First Lady Laura Bush in response to an invitation to read at the National Book Festival in Washington taking place tomorrow, the ... Read More »

September 23, 2005 | Filed under: Industry news

Man keeps expensive Stephen King habit

By Scott MacDonald

Stephen King fans around the world watched as the right to name a zombie in his forthcoming novel was auctioned off on eBay. The auction was held to raise money for the First Amendment Project, ... Read More »

September 22, 2005 | Filed under: Authors, Events

Woman owns 9,500 books

By Scott MacDonald

Remember that old cliché "be careful what you wish for?" Emily Wilson of the Coulee News in West Salem, Wisconsin, reports on the life of a woman employed in a profession that ranks high among ... Read More »

September 22, 2005 | Filed under: Industry news

Authors Guild sues Google for copyright infringement

By Scott MacDonald

Representing more than 8,000 writers from across the United States, the Authors Guild is suing Google for "massive copyright infringement," claiming damages and "demanding the search engine stop uploading the contents of library books," James ... Read More »

September 21, 2005 | Filed under: Book news

Supporters of the novel fight for its life

By Scott MacDonald

The death of the novel has been heralded by everyone from Tom Wolfe to, most recently, VS Naipaul. Says Naipaul: "It's safe to say that no novels have yet engaged with the post-September 11 era ... Read More »

September 21, 2005 | Filed under: Industry news

Rock 'n' roll library

By Scott MacDonald

Ever wish the library had longer hours? In an attempt to modernize its library service, England's Northumberland County Council is looking at potential changes. One option under consideration is the delivery of books to local ... Read More »

September 20, 2005 | Filed under: Industry news

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