Letters 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 >
Publishing Newsbattle of the books / Canada / China / digital publishing / Ellis Island / immigrants / mobile phones / photography / reading subscriptions / technology / television5 Comments
Canada Reads: Where Celebrities Battle for a Book’s Honor – This is like the coolest thing ever. Five books, five celebrities, five stand-offs in this annual Canadian television series, “Battle of the Books.” Each representative defends the book against its competitors, and day by day, books are eliminated until only ... more >