While a significant portion of Conservatives have begun crying "cancel culture" at what they see as attacks on their belief systems, even more segments of society are taking a hard look at the content that we not only consume, but also profit from. Dr. Seuss became the poster child for "cancel culture" when his estate made the decision to stop publishing six of his earliest … [Read more...] about Amazon Bans Some Anti-LGBTQ Titles from its Platform
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2020 has been surprisingly good for the publishing industry
It might be a picture of gloom and doom for most business sectors in 2020 though surprisingly, the publishing sector has come out unscathed from the vagaries of the pandemic. Sales have largely been positive across all segments of the book industry, which includes printed books, eBooks, and audiobooks. Print sales have risen by 8 percent, which may not seem much but is the … [Read more...] about 2020 has been surprisingly good for the publishing industry
Mueller Report Already a Bestseller
The long-awaited "fake news! witch hunt! no collusion!" Mueller report has finally been released--or at least, a uselessly redacted version of it--and people on both sides of the aisle and the issue are enthralled with the news. Some, like many members of Congress, still feel the blacked-out details need to be uncovered, while others feel that what is already visible in black … [Read more...] about Mueller Report Already a Bestseller
After Milo Fiasco, S&S Hits It Out of the Park With ‘Fear’
You'd think Simon & Schuster might have thought twice about trying to get political after the fiasco of attempting to publish the vapid, pointless, hate-mongering memoir of the self-professed creator of the alt-right movement, but luckily for the publisher, their latest venture didn't tank like the Milo Yiannopoulos book. Instead, Watergate reporter Bob Woodward's … [Read more...] about After Milo Fiasco, S&S Hits It Out of the Park With ‘Fear’
It’s Not a Good Time to Be a Red Hen
White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders doesn't evoke a lot of sympathy from many people, largely because of her impossible role in the administration. It is her job to almost daily stand before members of the media and justify every comment, action, and unfortunate tweet that Donald Trump issues. Unfortunately, a lot of people feel that Sanders not only doesn't do … [Read more...] about It’s Not a Good Time to Be a Red Hen
Trump Tell-All Fire and Fury: “It’s Like Harry Potter Mania…for Adults”
Michael Wolff gained unprecedented access to Donald Trump during the past year, and the results of that access are now on sale in the form of a no-holds-barred tell-all book, Fire and Fury. The title, published by Henry Holt/Macmillan and originally slated for a January 9th release date, was pushed up to the 5th due to record-setting pre-orders. Despite the "my cousin made … [Read more...] about Trump Tell-All Fire and Fury: “It’s Like Harry Potter Mania…for Adults”
Authors and Politics Don’t Mix
We've probably all been there. We come across a great book by a new author, and immediately seek out our new favorite writer on social media. After connecting, the truth comes out: this person is not who we thought they were based on their ability to craft a wonderful story. Their Facebook feed may be filled with shared memes that go against our political and religious views, … [Read more...] about Authors and Politics Don’t Mix
Dear Americans: A Guide to Moving to Canada
Dear, dear Americans, Don't worry. Tomorrow, for better or for worse, it will all be over. Cheeto Hitler will either defeat the Hilldabeast, or not. Then you can go back to looking for cat videos and celebrity news on Facebook instead of unfriending your uncles one by one. Who are we kidding, it will never be over. No matter who wins tomorrow, the rabid supporters for the … [Read more...] about Dear Americans: A Guide to Moving to Canada
Do Republicans Read?
There have been two major sales spikes in the past week, both of them noteworthy due to their unexpected rise in popularity and the fact that both of them were highlighted from the stage at the Democratic National Convention. The first was the "pocket Constitution," which Khizr Khan held up in defiance to GOP candidate Donald Trump; Khan offered to loan his dog-eared copy to … [Read more...] about Do Republicans Read?
Melania Trump and the New Outrage over Plagiarism
If you've had the good fortune to spend even a passing few moments near the internet in the last couple of days, you've no doubt heard about new scandal rocking the circus that is the Trump presidential campaign. Melania Trump, the upgraded 3.0 wife of the businessman-turned-entertainer-turned-policitian, gave what was to be her first major speech in support of her husband's … [Read more...] about Melania Trump and the New Outrage over Plagiarism
Get Patriotic with Some Donald Trump Fan Fic
Happy Independence Day to all those US readers who celebrate. In between the barbecuing and the fireworks and the drinking, today would be a great day to slip away for some steamy private time by curling up with a hot, trashy, erotic romance. And who better to star in your government-based fantasies than the Orange One himself, Donald Trump? Yes, Trump erotica has been on … [Read more...] about Get Patriotic with Some Donald Trump Fan Fic