Bailout is Merriam-Webster's Word for 2008

Bailout is Merriam-Webster's word for 2008. December 6, 2008

Pownce to Shut Down December 15th

Pownce has been acquired by Six Apart and will be shut down on December 15th. December 5, 2008

CBS Launches Political Hotsheet

CBS has launched a new blog called the Political Hotsheet. December 4, 2008

The Congresswoman Who Hung Up on the President Elect

Politicians are paranoid about phone calls after Governor Sarah Palin was prank called by a radio station disc jockey who claimed to be the president of France, Nicolas Sarkozy. December 3, 2008

Booksellers Hoping For Some Magic From Beedle the Bard

The book industry is hoping that the midnight release tonight of J. December 3, 2008

9-Year-Old Writes Book Called How to Talk to Girls

A 9-year-old boy has written a book for boys looking to get girls to like them and talk to them. December 3, 2008

Random House Announces Internal Reorganization

Random House is undergoing a major reorganization. December 3, 2008

Michael Wolff Says Murdoch Sees Media World as Newspaper War

Jon Friedman from Marketwatch talks with Michael Wolff about the movement of news to the Internet and about media mogul Ropert Murdoch. December 1, 2008

The Beginning of the End For Misery Lit?

It appears to be the beginning of the end for the Misery Lit genre. December 1, 2008

Scholastic Settles Potter Embargo Lawsuit

Scholastic has settled its lawsuit against Infinity Resources, Inc. December 1, 2008

Where the Wild Things Are in Deep Trouble

The film version of the classic children's book Where The Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak has reportedly run into big trouble. November 29, 2008

Stephenie Meyer Infuriates Her Alma Mater's Newspaper

Bestselling author Stephenie Meyer has legions of fans of her Twilight series. November 27, 2008

Otto Penzler Investigates the HMH Rumors

The news that Houghton Mifflin Harcout is suspending book acquisitions sent shockwaves throughout the book publishing world. November 26, 2008

Salon Media Asks Do You Tweet?

This is ad was running on Salon today and linked to the Salon Media Twitter. November 25, 2008

Johnson, Updike Awarded Bad Sex in Fiction Awards

Author Rachel Johnson has won the Bad Sex In Fiction Award. November 25, 2008

U.S. Agency Sees Robots Disrupting Unskilled Labor Markets by 2025

Computerworld reports on a report from the National Intelligence Council that says robots could begin disrupting unskilled labor markets by 2025. November 24, 2008

Random House Expands Ebook Offerings

Random House has announced plans to expand its ebook library. November 24, 2008

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Puts Hold on Acquisitions

The recession is affecting publishers. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt has put a hold on acquisitions. November 24, 2008

Bo Burnham: Welcome to YouTube

YouTube's live show YouTube Live was a lot better than many people thought it might be. November 23, 2008

Turkeygate: Sarah Palin Gives Interview In Front of Turkey Slaughterhouse

Alaska Governor Sarah Palin gave an interview ysterday shortly after pardoning a turkey at a Wasilla turkey farm. November 21, 2008

2008 National Book Award Winners Announced

The winners of the 2008 National Book Awards have been announced. November 21, 2008

Ziff Davis to Make PC Magazine a Web-only Publication

The New York Times reports that Ziff Davis is going to make its flagship title, PC Magazine, a web-only publication. November 21, 2008

Gallup: Most Americans Back Hillary for Secretary of State

This will be devastating news to Chris Matthews: a new Gallup poll shows that most Americans are in favor of Hillary Clinton becoming Barack Obama's Secretary of State. November 20, 2008

Black Friday Twitter Tracks Black Friday Ads and News

Twitter. November 20, 2008

Boing Boing Launches Gaming Blog

Boing Boing has launched a new gaming blog called Offworld. November 19, 2008