Publishing NewsKobo / Multifunction-Device / paid reviews / tablet9 Comments
Kobo has released a new suite of reading devices although none of them are getting major play. These devices are all noted as “coming soon”, but the Kobo Arc is targeted for a mid November release. This has a nice comparison between the Fire and the Arc. Kobo Mini ($79) ... more >
Letters of Opinionpaid reviews / Reader Reviews73 Comments
Despite the regularity and ubiquity with which free speech is invoked in online discussions, it is rarely relevant in the way it is used, as either sword or shield. In the broadest possible sense, our online discussions (at least in the United States) are reflective of the “marketplace of ideas” ... more >
Publishing NewsApple / Ethics in Reviewing / intellectual property / Intellectual Property Issues / paid reviews26 Comments
Book Reviewers for Hire Meet a Demand for Online Raves – NYTimes.com – This NYTimes article simply confirms what we know is true. Buying reviews is worthwhile for authors. It’s not ethical, but it works. Jason Rutherford set up a business to sell reviews. At one point he was making ... more >
Publishing NewsAgency pricing / DOJ / Harlequin / paid reviews9 Comments
The Straight Dope: Who decided women should shave their legs and underarms? – “The gist of the article is that U.S. women were browbeaten into shaving underarm hair by a sustained marketing assault that began in 1915. (Leg hair came later.) The aim of what Hope calls the Great Underarm ... more >
Publishing Newsdedicated device / Multifunction-Device / paid reviews26 Comments
Amazing photos 2012 Our world is amazing Imgur Harrogate / tossergate – “Because nowhere in Stephen’s blogpost does he mention the moment on the panel that really caused the audience to gasp: his casual and unashamed admission that he uses sock puppet accounts to promote his work – creating fake ... more >
Publishing NewsBarnes & Noble / book bloggers / paid reviews79 Comments
Let me set this up for you. Michelle Gorman apparently sent a review request to ChicklitGirls, a website that offers reviews of various genres. They claim good Christian values and promise to NOT give a negative review to any author. Further, they claim over 2.5 million views for their reviews ... more >