Wednesday, July 15, 2015

The Roundup with PW


'Watchman' on the Radio: On the July 13 episode of NPR's 'Here & Now,' PW news director Rachel Deahl talked about the path to publication for 'Go Set a Watchman.'

The Suspicious Story Behind 'Watchman': The first in a three-part series the 'New Republic' will be publishing on Harper Lee, 'To Kill a Mockingbird,' and Lee’s new novel, 'Go Set a Watchman.'

Vending Machine for Children's Books: To help close the literacy gap, JetBlue airlines has launched a pilot program in Washington, D.C. that aims to provide about 100,000 books this summer to children up to 14 years old.

'Fight Club,' the Rock Opera: Novelist Chuck Palahniuk tweeted news that his novel is being made into a rock opera by — if his tweet doesn’t deceive — Julie Taymor and David Fincher.

Lawrence Signs on to 'Rosie Project': Jennifer Lawrence is attached to star in 'The Rosie Project,' a romantic dramedy based on the novel by Graeme Simsion.


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