Is Unfit for Command Unfit for Bookstores?

The Washington Post has a major story today which totally discredits the claims of Larry Thurlow which are detailed in the Kerry-bashing book, Unfit for Command. August 19, 2004

Ted Kooser Named Next U.S. Poet Laureate

The Library of Congress has named Ted Kooser, a poet and farmer from Nebraska, as the next U. August 19, 2004

Michael Crichton's State of Fear

For those that can't wait until the next Michael Crichton book comes out, hope is on the way. August 18, 2004

J.K. Rowling Drops Some Hints About Harry's Future

The Guardian reports that J. August 16, 2004

Banning Reviewerese in Book Reviews

Book reviewers sometimes use similar phrases to explain a novel to readers. August 16, 2004

Olympic Opening Ceremonies Impress

Everyone has been giving the Greeks so much grief about not being ready for the Olympics -- with endless news stories and even a Saturday Night Live sketch spoofing the confused construction director -- that I'm sure the Olympic Committee was determined to show the world what they are made of. August 14, 2004

Author and Chef Julia Child Dies

Renowned chef and author of many cookbooks Julia Child has passed away at age 91 in her California home. August 13, 2004

A Weekly Poem - Read by the Author

Who says that poetry is a dead art form? No one at Slate, at any rate. August 11, 2004

Da Vinci Code Sells 8 Million Copies

The BBC reports that Dan Brown's thriller, The Da Vinci Code, has now sold over 8 million copies worldwide. August 10, 2004

WGA Says Reality Shows are Scripted

The Writers Guild wants reality TV shows listed as "scripted" shows, in order to be covered by the guild contract for TV writers. August 10, 2004

Bush Boosts Publishing Industry

Bob Minzesheimer of USA Today has a very interesting column about the political book wars. August 9, 2004

Journalists Forced to Testify in CIA Leak Case

The Valerie Plame case now has journalists appearing before a grand jury. August 9, 2004

Crazy People Exchanging Views

The media wars just got nastier. August 6, 2004

RWA Names Rita Award Winners

The winners of this year's RITA awards have been announced by the Romance Writers of America (RWA), a professional organization for romance writers. August 6, 2004

Lad Lit Not a Hit

Lad lit, a take-off on chick lit targeted at young men, has not been well received by young men. August 6, 2004

Bruce Springsteen, From Songwriter to Op-Ed Writer

Now there's something you don't see everyday: legendary singer and songwriter Bruce Springsteen penned an editorial for the New York Times today. August 5, 2004

Barack Obama: Rising Star

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Writers Write Launches Shoppers Shop Shopping Resource

Writers Write, Inc. has announced the launch of Shoppers Shop, an online shopping resouce and guide. August 3, 2004

Pamela Anderson Novel Features Character Similar to Herself

You've watched her on Baywatch and VIP. August 3, 2004

Will Ferrell Plays George Bush Again

Will Ferrell reprises his impersonation of President George Bush that was such a hit on Saturday Night Live. July 31, 2004

Text Messaging Takes Over

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Symantec and Addison-Wesley to Launch Symantec Press

Symantec and Addison-Wesley Professional have announced a strategic collaboration to launch Symantec Press, a publishing arm developed by Symantec that will feature books focused on critical and valuable information security topics. July 30, 2004

Syllabus to Become Campus Technology Magazine

Syllabus Media Group, publisher of Syllabus magazine, announced at its annual education conference here this week that, commencing with its October 2004 issue, it will become Campus Technology. July 30, 2004

June Publishing Sales Mixed

Publishing sales projected to both ends of a continuum in June. July 30, 2004

HarperCollins Launches Behind The Pages Program

HarperCollins announced that its Perennial imprint is launching a new trade paperback program called P. July 30, 2004