Book Publishing News Page 3

This is page 3 of the book publishing news archives.

Ads are Coming to Ebooks (2010-12-20): The Wall Street Journal warns readers that advertisements are coming soon to an ebook near you.

The New York Times 100 Notable Books of 2010 Released (2010-12-03): The New York Times has listed its 100 Notable Books of 2010.

Skyhorse Publishing Buys Allworth Press (2010-11-21): Publisher's Weekly reports that Skyhorse Publishing has bought Allworth Press.

Federal Court Denies North Carolina's Demand to See Amazon.com's Customer Lists (2010-10-26): Publisher's Weekly reports that a federal judge has denied the state of North Carolina's outrageous demand that Amazon.

Lindsay Lohan Writing Her Memoirs (2010-03-05): Lindsay Lohan is writing her memoirs.

Author Barry Hannah Dead at 67 (2010-03-02): The Oxford, Mississippi newspaper The Oxford Eagle, confirms the death of writer Barry Hannah, author of Geronimo Rex and High Lonesome.

James Patterson Pens Comic Books (2010-02-18): We're not sure when author James Patterson sleeps.

Tori Spelling Writing Children's Book (2010-02-17): Tori Spelling is writing a children's book.

Francine Pascal Writing Sweet Valley High Sequel (2010-02-15): Francine Pascal, the creator of the popular Sweet Valley High series has announced that she is writing a shocking sequel that will follow the beloved Wakefield twins, Elizabeth and Jessica, into their thirties.

Katherine Heigl is Stephanie Plum (2010-02-09): It's been a very long wait for Janet Evanovich fans.

12,000 Ricky Gervais Flanimal Books Stolen (2010-02-03): A shipment of 12,000 Flanimals Pop-Up children's books written by comedian Ricky Gervais has was stolen on the way to Candlewick Press' Indiana warehouse.

Book Wars: Amazon Caves Into Macmillan Pricing Demands (2010-02-01): The Book Wars began over Christmas when Wal-Mart and Amazon.

Harvard Business Review Press Inks Deal With Kindle (2010-01-26): The Harvard Business Review Press has teamed up with Amazon.

Concerns Grow Over Borders Financial Stability (2010-01-22): Publisher's Weekly reports that concerns are growing over the financial stability of Borders Books.

HarperCollins to Sell Enhanced Ebooks for New Apple Tablet (2010-01-21): The Wall Street Journal reports that HarperCollins has been in talks with Apple to provide enhanced ebook content for the hotly anticipated Apple tablet computer.

Avon Buys Top Authors' Contracts From Dorchester (2010-01-14): Dorchester has sold the frontlist and backlist of a number of its top authors to Avon.

Random House Children's Screen Entertainment to Raise $100 Million (2010-01-13): Nikki Finke reports that Random House Children's Books is moving forward to obtain funding for its new media venture, Random House Children's Screen Entertainment (RHCSE), which will produce movies and other projects based on Random House Children's Books.

Tori Spelling Writing Third Book (2010-01-11): Tori Spelling is busy writing a third book.

Ebooks Outsell Physical Books on Amazon.com on Christmas Day (2009-12-28): Amazon.

Two Major Publishers Delaying Ebook Versions of Popular Titles (2009-12-09): The Wall Street Journal reports that two major book publishers, Simon & Schuster and Hachette, are delaying ebook editions of leading titles by up to four months after the hardcover release date.