James Patterson, publishing’s own Saint Nick, doles out bonuses to independent booksellers
James Patterson is playing Ol’ Saint Nick this year. The bestselling author, who is known for his philanthropic support for literacy and reading initiatives, has awarded holiday bonuses totaling $250,000 to… Read more »
Sneak peek at our fan zine for “The Ghost Network” by Catie Disabato, out today
Today’s the day! Catie Disabato’s The Ghost Network is on sale at last. It’s one of The Millions’ most anticipated books of 2015, which BookRioter Liberty Hardy describes as “like… Read more »
Here’s what’s happening across the country on Indie Bookstore Day
You may have heard about Independent Bookstore Day, the inevitable and fantastic nationwide expansion of the previously Californian celebration of indie bookstores, booksellers, and all they represent. But do you know what’s… Read more »
Do indie bookstores “ban” books published by Amazon? Pt. 2: Stephen Sparks
Is Amazon censoring Hachette authors? Authors United seems to think so. And Ursula Le Guin agrees. When asked why she had joined Authors United, Le Guin told The New York Times “We’re talking about censorship: deliberately making a book… Read more »