Harper Lee’s 'Go Set a Watchman' has sold 1.1 million since it was released July 14, making it the fastest-selling book in the history of its publisher, HarperCollins. The publisher reported this morning that it has now gone back to press for an additional 1.3 million copies, bringing the in-print figure to 3.3 million. more »
Elizabeth Gilbert Launches New Podcast
'Eat, Pray, Love' author Elizabeth Gilbert has launched her first podcast series, called Magic Lessons. The 11-episode podcast, which debuted July 15, offers "wisdom and advice on living a creative life," and features guests such as Cheryl Strayed, Brene Brown, Ann Patchett and John Hodgman. more » »
Taking Stock
(for Once): A self-styled hoarder makes a lucrative deal to
close his Brooklyn bookstore.
'American
Psycho' Pulled from Shelves: Bret Easton Ellis’s divisive novel
has become the subject of a police raid, after a shop in Australia was asked to
remove copies of the book from shelves when it was discovered to be on sale
without the required plastic wrapping.
The
'Grave-Robbing' Larsson Sequel: Controversy surrounds 'The Girl
in the Spider’s Web' and David Lagercrantz, the author hired to continue the
bestselling series.
Qantas Blocks
Tell-All: The airline has reached a settlement with the author
of a tell-all book about one of the company's most turbulent periods.
Online Startup
Ready to Rival Amazon: The Hoboken-based startup, Jet.com,
launches today as a plucky challenge to Jeff Bezos’s retail giant.
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