JanetLetters of Opinionbook / buying / marketing / publishing / reading20 Comments

In so many ways genre readers are incredibly fortunate right now. We have literally hundreds of new books a month to choose from in both digital and print; self-publishing is evolving to the point where solidly produced books are entering the market at very competitive prices; subscription services like Scribd, ... more >

JanetLetters of Opinion42 Comments

One of the best things about writing these posts on how people are buying and reading books is that they’ve really gotten me to look at my own book buying and reading habits and how they have changed. Last week, for example, as we were discussing genre and reader expectations, ... more >

JaneLetters of Opinion11 Comments

Everything is becoming more connected. It’s the internet of things concept that people (I don’t know which people but the nebulous group that gets to name things) keep pushing forward. One of the things that is becoming more connected is your vehicle. For those who live in the US and are ... more >

JanetLetters of Opiniongenre critique / genre definition / reader expectations / Romance52 Comments

Last week I linked to an essay by Remittance Girl for the DA news, in which she argued extensively against the Clean Reader application, which replaces so-called “dirty” words with “clean” versions. Remittance Girl’s post covers a great deal of terrain, from the moral rights of authors to her frustration with what she ... more >

JanetLetters of Opinionbookstores / Ebooks / Libraries / print / publishing / reading subscriptions25 Comments

When I first started this series on how people read and buy books, I was surprised by how many readers still claim to use the library as a discovery channel and screening tool. I’m not sure why I was surprised, because it makes perfect sense, especially with the vast number ... more >

JaneEbooks / Letters of OpinionUSB-C12 Comments

In the EU, every mobile device is required to be charged by a Micro USB. In order to cut down on electronic waste, manufacturers were told in 2013 of the impending change and the vote went through on new legislation in March of 2014. The vote was 550 to 12. ... more >