Tuesday, March 11, 2014

The book trade news roundup with PW

THE ROUNDUP

Lohan Reportedly Snags $1M for Memoir : Lindsay Lohan is about to sign a $1 million contract with HarperCollins to write the story of her troubled life, according to "Page Six."

Women as True Detectives: Whether or not HBO's hit series "True Detective" returns for another season with more women in the cast, here is a list of crime novels where there’s a woman in charge.

Breaking Out of the Library Mold : The Boston Public Library, which was founded in 1848 and is the oldest public urban library in the country, has a major renovation underway. The Copley Square institution is breaking out of its granite shell to show an airier, more welcoming side to the passing multitudes.

Michigan B&N to Close : The Barnes & Noble in Royal Oak will close April 5, a victim of competition from online stores. Retailers say e-sellers have an unfair advantage because they don't charge sales tax.

Forecasting the Self-Pub Market : Mark Coker, founder of Smashwords, estimates that self-published e-books will account for 50% of digital sales by 2020.


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