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Are novels works of art or simply 'product'?

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In the book business, books are often referred to as units. Understandable, perhaps, within the world of shipping and inventory control. But for the author, considering a book as similar to any other widget that's stamped out and packaged in a factory is disconcerting.  read more »


Submitted by Trick Falls on Tue, 06/10/2008 - 11:27.

Happening Paperbacks - what's selling?

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What do you like in recent paperbacks and how are those books doing at Amazon and The New York Times? Bestseller lists vary. Amazon's list usually gets high marks since it's updated hourly.  read more »


Submitted by Trick Falls on Thu, 09/27/2007 - 13:55.

Apparently, 'everyone' is reading "Eat, Pray, Love"

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Elizabeth Gilbert's memoir Eat, Pray, Love: One Woman's Search for Everything Across Italy, India and Indonesia begins like this:

"I wish Giovanni would kiss me."  read more »


Submitted by Trick Falls on Wed, 09/26/2007 - 20:55.