Serena Williams has signed a two-book deal with Random House Publishing Group. This will include a memoir that will include everything from her childhood to her tennis career. It will also feature her ups and downs throughout her journey. Speaking about her book, Williams mentioned in a statement how she never "sat down to look back and reflect on her life and career". She … [Read more...] about Serena Williams Signs a Two-book Deal
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Will Paper Books Become Obsolete In the Next 10 Years?
E-books are growing in popularity since they’re easily accessible and cheaper, and many titles are available for free online. People read them on their smartphones, tablets, and computers in their free time. Does it mean that paper books will become obsolete? Let’s discuss the concerning factors. Sharing knowledge in written form has been an essential part of our society in … [Read more...] about Will Paper Books Become Obsolete In the Next 10 Years?
Slasher Film, Activism and a New Character: The Reinvention of Winnie-the-Pooh
Somehow, Winnie-the-Pooh, a beloved children's book written by author A.A. Milne in 1926, is still newsworthy almost 100 years later. According to the Smithsonian, the original idea for the popular character came from the New York Public Library children's section where a posse of stuffed toys dwelled. Together, in one cage, there was a donkey, a young pig, a tiger, a kangaroo, … [Read more...] about Slasher Film, Activism and a New Character: The Reinvention of Winnie-the-Pooh
UK Society of Authors Concerned About the Spotify Deal
Image credit: marqueantony As per the reports of Publishing Perspectives, the UK Society of Authors has shown deep concern over the deal between Spotify and book publishers. They mentioned the statement to Publishing Perspectives about how no authors/agents were ''approached for permission for such licenses, and authors have not been consulted on license or payment … [Read more...] about UK Society of Authors Concerned About the Spotify Deal
‘My books were pirated’: Interview with Indie-author Angela G. Gentile
Angela Gentile is a counselor with over 25 years experience working in both public and private healthcare. Angela has taken her ample experience and first hand knowledge to write and self published seven books. A few weeks ago, Angela reached out to Goodereader after reading our pieces on AI books to share her personal story of her books being plagiarized by someone using AI. I … [Read more...] about ‘My books were pirated’: Interview with Indie-author Angela G. Gentile
Rush’s Geddy Lee Announces Book Tour
Rush's Geddy Lee has written a new memoir set to be released on November 14th called My Effin' Life. For nearly five decades, Lee; bassist, vocalist and keyboardist, has been part of the driving force behind Canadian progressive rock trio Rush. For the first time, Lee opens up and shares his account of life inside and out of the award winning band. The memoir is about … [Read more...] about Rush’s Geddy Lee Announces Book Tour
Rolling Stones Drummer Sells First Editions Smashing Records
Late Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watt’s love of literature was evident by his astounding collection of first editions. On September 28th Watt’s collection sold at British auction house Christie's, setting two world records. The Hound of the Baskervilles, by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle sold for £214,200, setting a new world record. This rare first addition was inscribed with a … [Read more...] about Rolling Stones Drummer Sells First Editions Smashing Records
New French law forces Amazon to pay minimum delivery fee to support independent bookstores
In an effort to protect independent bookstores and level the playing field with big tech companies, France has enacted a new law that imposes a minimum delivery fee on online book purchases. Starting October 7, Amazon and other online retailers will charge a minimum delivery fee of €3 for book orders, applying to all orders under €35. As EuroNews reported, the law, known as … [Read more...] about New French law forces Amazon to pay minimum delivery fee to support independent bookstores
Books-A-Million Announces Same- and Next-Day Delivery
Image credit: yahoo On National "Read a Book" Day (September 6), Books-A-Million introduced same and next-day delivery to customers across 231 locations nationwide. This monumental step was launched by partnering with Walmart GoLocal. Here are all the Updates: Books-A-Million is collaborating with Walmart GoLocal, which is Walmart's white-label, delivery-as-a-service … [Read more...] about Books-A-Million Announces Same- and Next-Day Delivery
Textbook Publishers Sue Library Genesis Over Pirated Books
A group of leading textbook publishers, including Cengage, Macmillan Learning, McGraw Hill, and Pearson Education, have sued Library Genesis over staggering copyright infringement. The lawsuit claims LibGen illegally distributed over 20,000 of their textbooks. The publishers are asking the Manhattan federal court for an unspecified amount of money damages. In addition, the … [Read more...] about Textbook Publishers Sue Library Genesis Over Pirated Books