In memory of a lost loved pop star: The R.I.P. Menagerie of Michael Jackson Book Covers. [via Inkwell Bookstore] Looking for a book recommendation? Consider the source (and then check out BookSeer.com). [via Book Ninja]
Do the publishing industry’s low starting salaries limit the literature produced? Willing Davidson thinks so, and notes class division in the industry as well. [via Galleycat]
Jay Walker explains why billions of people are trying to learn English—“the world’s second language.” [via TED]
Allegations of plagiarism are old news… and new news, apparently. This time, Chris Anderson’s in the dog house. [via Smart Bitches]
Bella Pagan reviews the inaugural David Gemmell Legend Award for Fantasy. [via Orbit]
In an interesting twist on literary sales, the BBC poetry series leads to a sudden and unexpected spike in copies of poetry volumes--like Sylvia Plath. [via Galleycat]
Children's author Lenore Look discusses the difficulties of using appropriate cursing in children’s books. [via Bookslut]
E-reading is not without its drama and difficulty. Choosing a device, finding a power source, keeping the publishing industry on its feet—so much to fret about! [via Dear Author]
--Rachel Frier
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