September 03, 2013 » MobyLives! Archives

In “Libraries and Ebooks,” posted in Locus Online yesterday, author and blgger Cory Doctorow argued that publishers should find a better model for selling ebooks to libraries. He spoke with… Read more »

Authors

Protesting sexism, comic book artists pull out of running for Angoulême Grand Prix — Liam O'Brien
20th anniversary edition of Infinite Jest features fan-designed cover — Kait Howard
Amazon picks up The Last Tycoon adaptation, casts Kelsey Grammer in lead — Liam O'Brien
Castaway Jose Salvador Alvarenga denies eating his companion — Taylor Sperry

What books do people dump?

Sal Robinson

If you’re currently sifting sand out of your loafers and thinking with mild guilt of that paperback you (accidentally) left behind in the guest room, you, my wicked book-abandoning friend, are not alone.… Read more »

Kobo backs out of the Amazon-owned Goodreads API

Alex Shephard

Five months after Amazon ate Goodreads (and all of its juicy, delicious data), Kobo has ceased using Goodreads API on its website and apps. Kobo has relied heavily on reviews… Read more »

Seven books for autumn reading

Nick Davies

With Labor Day behind us, the time has come to say a mournful farewell to summer. Fold up your beach towels, put away the margarita glasses, and put your beach… Read more »

Melville House Books

September 3, 2013

Should libraries get an ebook discount?

Kirsten Reach