Tom Cruise stars as Jack Reacher in the movie adaptations of Lee Child's novels "One Shot" (2012) and "Never Go Back" (2016). Both books are part of a series that chronicles the life of the title character, Jack Reacher. He is a former military investigator who aimlessly wanders through the United States as a self-proclaimed hobo. It quickly becomes evident that he struggles to … [Read more...] about New Novel by Lee and Andrew Child; Jack Reacher is In too Deep
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Scribd is discontinuing its unlimited subscription model
Scribd has announced that it is pivoting away from the unlimited subscription model and moving to a credit-based system for their Everand reading platform in the United States. International expansion is slated for early 2025. This change will provide users with access to bestselling titles found on the New York Times bestseller list, and the Big 5 Publishers will … [Read more...] about Scribd is discontinuing its unlimited subscription model
Penguin Random House puts the kibosh on AI Training
Penguin Random House is the largest book publisher in the world. They recently updated their copyright page to prohibit AI training on any of their print or e-books. This will now gain legal protection against new search engines and anyone who wants to harvest all the books and protect authors. The Bookseller reports that Penguin Random House Publishing changed the copyright … [Read more...] about Penguin Random House puts the kibosh on AI Training
Potter Potter Everywhere and Not a Drop to Drink
Since Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone first hit the shelves in 1997, it's become a cultural phenomenon that shows no signs of slowing down. Spanning seven books, eight films, theme parks, merchandise, and spin-off franchises, the boy who lived is living large. At its inception, Harry Potter was nothing short of revolutionary. With themes of friendship, courage, and … [Read more...] about Potter Potter Everywhere and Not a Drop to Drink
Amazon Pulls Diddy Tell All Amid Controversy
In a shocking move, Amazon has removed Sean 'Diddy' Combs' memoir from its platform following a heated legal dispute between Combs and a former business associate. The book, which had been highly anticipated, was pulled after allegations surfaced regarding its content, with claims that certain portions were defamatory. As shared by the Seattle Times, "Porter and Combs’ children … [Read more...] about Amazon Pulls Diddy Tell All Amid Controversy
How LLM plays a role in AI writing
Have you ever wondered why Artificial Intelligence (AI) generation tools like ChatGPT seem similar? There is a good reason for it. Most are created using an open-source back-end technology called Large Language Models (LLMs). LLMs are machine-learning modules that can generate, translate, and decipher human text through what is commonly referred to as "prompts." A prompt is a … [Read more...] about How LLM plays a role in AI writing
Micro Journal ReVamp Ver2 is set for Launch
The upcoming version of Un Kyu Lee's writing tool, the Micro Journal Rev 2 ReVamp, is rumoured to be released soon. This new version is a portable clamshell model with a wider screen, addressing the hinge issue that Lee had previously acknowledged as a challenge. Described as the "Etch-o-Sketch" of writing tablets, the hinges have rollers that move the text up and down as … [Read more...] about Micro Journal ReVamp Ver2 is set for Launch
WareWoolf Writer on Raspberry Pi is a minimalists dream
E-readers are popular devices due to their focus on distraction-free reading. They were designed to enhance the reading experience with a minimalist approach, offering benefits such as a lower price tag and a longer-lasting battery due to requiring fewer applications. Meet Warewoolf version v2.0.0 a minimalist solution for distraction-free portable writing. Developed by … [Read more...] about WareWoolf Writer on Raspberry Pi is a minimalists dream
How Major Acquisitions Are Shaping Traditional Publishing
The publishing industry is experiencing significant changes as key players expand through acquisitions and strategic partnerships. These moves are reshaping the market, driving growth, and reinforcing the influence of major publishers. Penguin Random House Growth enguin Random House has reported impressive financial results for the first half of 2024. The company saw … [Read more...] about How Major Acquisitions Are Shaping Traditional Publishing
Ashley Flowers Novel The Missing Half Release Date 2025
Ashley Flowers hosts several top-rated podcasts, including Crime Junkie, Crime Junkie AF, The Deck, The Deck Investigates, and So Supernatural. Rumour has it that her second novel, "The Missing Half," is set for release on May 6, 2025, and is already gaining pre-release popularity. This is not surprising, given the success of her first novel, which quickly rose to the top of … [Read more...] about Ashley Flowers Novel The Missing Half Release Date 2025
The Third Door: A New Path in Publishing
For decades, writers have faced limited choices: go the traditional route with a publishing house or self-publish. Both paths come with their pros and cons. Traditional publishers offer prestige, marketing, and distribution power but often take control over an author’s creative work, and only pay a fraction of the royalties. Self-publishing offers full creative control and … [Read more...] about The Third Door: A New Path in Publishing
AR Books, Augmenting the Digital Reading Experience
Nothing compares to watching a 3D movie on an IMAX screen while sitting in a D-Box chair that moves, shakes, and roars with crystal clear sound. It is a fully immersive experience that feels like being inside the movie. Books cannot offer a fully immersive experience. However, augmented reality provides readers with an interactive deep dive into the world of make-believe, where … [Read more...] about AR Books, Augmenting the Digital Reading Experience
Florida Book Bans: Publishers, Authors Guild Fight Back
In a significant move, six major publishers and the Authors Guild have launched a lawsuit challenging Florida’s controversial book restriction law, H.B. 1069. Launched in July 2023, Bill 1069 requires schools to remove and review any challenged books which contain subject matter of a “sexual or pornographic content". The plaintiffs claim that vague content restrictions have … [Read more...] about Florida Book Bans: Publishers, Authors Guild Fight Back
What Happens to Copyrights After Death?
Copyrights are important because they give artists control over how their work is used and shared. But what happens to those rights after the creator dies? Knowing the answer is important, not just for creators but also for their families, since these rights can still hold a lot of value long after someone passes away. What Happens to Copyrights After Death? When someone who … [Read more...] about What Happens to Copyrights After Death?