November 02, 2010 » MobyLives! Archives

There were early indications that the conversation wasn’t going to go our way. The first sign was when a journalist at one of America’s biggest newspapers asked me to compare… 10 / Read more »

Amazon

After removing its books from Amazon, children’s publisher reports record profits — Kait Howard
Amazon picks up The Last Tycoon adaptation, casts Kelsey Grammer in lead — Liam O'Brien
Book spotted in San Bernardino shooting suspects' home inspires Amazon review battle — Liam O'Brien
Amazon shows New Jersey a thing or two about traffic — Liam O'Brien

ALA announces gay youth literature prize

Paul Oliver

According to an Associated Press wire story the American Library Association has announced a new category for one of their storied prizes on Monday and it will surely become one… Read more »

A sneak peek inside the National Book Critic Circle awards.

MobyLives recently wrote about the petty squabbles and “unfortunate” compromises that take place behind the closed doors of literary prize judging panels. We linked to this eye-opening Guardian article in… 2 / Read more »

Childrens book publishers, listen up!

Valerie Merians

Here’s an entirely new take on trick-or-treating. The Herald (Everett, WA) reports that a local couple gave out books instead of candy this Halloween. Yes, books. According to the Herald… Read more »

The World Series

Melville House

Not being a big sports fan in general, it takes a lot to convince me it’s worth investing the time it takes to plop down in front of the television… Read more »

Melville House Books

November 2, 2010

Aftermath of a brouhaha

Dennis Johnson

ALA announces gay youth literature prize

Paul Oliver

A sneak peek inside the National Book Critic Circle awards.

Melville House

Childrens book publishers, listen up!

Valerie Merians

The World Series

Melville House