This is page 52 of the book publishing news archives.

New Pope Topples Harry Potter From German Bestseller Lists (2005-04-21): Reuters reports that Germans are rushing to the bookstores to read the new Pope's writings.

Orange Prize for Fiction Stirs Controversy (2005-04-18): The Telegraph (UK) reports on the six women authors who have been short-listed for the £30,000 Orange Prize for Fiction, which is for women writers only.

Barbara Marcus to Leave Scholastic in July (2005-04-17): Scholastic announced Barbara Marcus, President of Children's Book Publishing and Distribution and Executive Vice President of Scholastic Inc.

No Ghostwriter For Jane Fonda (2005-04-16): Kate Medina, Random House executive editor and editor of the bestelling autobiography of Jane Fonda, My Life So Far swears that Ms.

Rob Weisbach Named President, CEO of Miramax Books (2005-04-15): Rob Weisbach has been appointed president and chief executive officer of Miramax Books, it was announced by Miramax co-chairmen Bob and Harvey Weinstein.

Pamela Anderson Stacks Up Laughs (2005-04-14): So, how did Pam's turn as a bookstore employee turn out last night? Surprisingly well, as a matter of fact.

A Bonus for Oprah's Editors (2005-04-12): Oprah Winfrey handed out tax-free $5,000 bonuses to 100 editorial and advertising staffers of O, The Oprah Magazine on Sunday night according to a Page Six report.

Judith Regan Goes Hollywood (2005-04-12): Variety reports that celebrity book publisher Judith Regan is heading for Hollywood to expand her brand in film and TV.

Amazon.com Acquires BookSurge (2005-04-11): Amazon.

Milagro Acquires Film, TV Rights to Mail Order Murder (2005-04-10): Milagro Entertainment, Inc.

Ivan Held Named President of G.P. Putnam's Sons (2005-04-08): Ivan Held has been named President of G.

Big Changes at Scholastic (2005-04-06): Scholastic announced today that Barbara Marcus that Barbara Marcus, President of Children's Book Publishing and Distribution and Executive Vice President has decided to leave the company following the July 16, 2005 release of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.

Rodale and GoodTimes Announced Video Agreement (2005-04-04): Rodale Inc.

Geoff Wild Joines E Ink Board (2005-04-04): E Ink Corporation, a developer and marketer of electronic paper display technology, has announced the appointment of Geoff Wild to its Board of Directors.

Reader's Digest and Hasbro to Publish Tonka Books (2005-04-01): Reader's Digest Children's Publishing has announced an agreement with the Hasbro Properties Group to publish and distribute books in the United States and Canada based on Hasbro's Tonka brand.

Jiggerbug Simplifies Online Audiobook Rental Process (2005-04-01): Jiggerbug, an online audio book rental company, has launched the company's "Easy 1, 2, 3 Rental Process.

Pamela Anderson to Showcase Her Bookish Assets (2005-03-30): Fox is moving ahead with the new Pamela Anderson sitcom set to debut in April, 2005.

Microsoft, Time Warner and Thomson Acquire ContentGuard (2005-03-29): Microsoft, Time Warner and Thomson have announced completion of their three-way acquisition of ContentGuard.

Warner Business Books to Publish Trumpworld (2005-03-29): Warner Business Books, an imprint of the Time Warner Book Group, has announced that it will publish a book by New York Times investigative reporter Timothy L.

John Ridley and the $9,800 Martini (2005-03-28): John Ridley who wrote the screenplays for the hit feature films Three Kings and U-Turn, decided to order one of the Algonquin Hotel's special-ordered martinis, which contain a several-carat diamond submerged in the vodka.