Sunday, July 19, 2015

The Roundup with PW

E-book Sales Dropped in First Quarter
E-book sales in the adult and children's/young adult categories fell a combined 8.1% in the first quarter of 2015 compared to the first period of 2014, according to AAP's StatShot program, more »


'The Prophet' to Get First Paperback Publication
Vintage Books will release the first paperback edition of Kahlil Gibran's classic, 'The Prophet,' in the U.S. after 92 years in hardcover. »

Southern Festival of Books Lineup Announced
Participating authors include Rick Bragg, Geraldine Brooks, Pat Conroy, David Maraniss, Paul Theroux, Rebecca Wells, Scott Westerfeld, and David Gregory. »

What's the Next 'Watchman'?: The lost works of Joan Didion, Marilynne Robinson, and other great writers.

Amazon's Biggest Bets: The retailer has come a long way from selling books out of a Seattle garage.

What the Atticus Debate Means: Slate takes a look at what the two Atticuses reveals about our literary culture.

Clinton Swings by the Strand: Bill Clinton—perhaps looking for some reading material for the campaign trail—made an unannounced stop at the Strand bookstore near Union Square Thursday afternoon.

King's 'It' Has New Director: New Line’s feature adaptation of Stephen King’s 'It' has gained a new director — Andy Muschietti, who directed 2013’s 'Mama.'

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