Wednesday, May 07, 2014

THE ROUNDUP from PW


Authors Who Disowned Their Books: 10 great writers who rejected their own creations after they'd already seen the light of day.

Bennett Leaves Brits on the Shelf : Alan Bennett has revealed that he favors American authors over their contemporary British counterparts – because he believes his compatriots have little to say.

Marsha Mehran Dies : Iranian-born novelist Marsha Mehran, author of the bestselling "Pomegranate Soup," was found dead Wednesday at her home in Lecanvey, Ireland. She was 36.

Harlequin Crosses Platforms: Today Harlequin is launching a romance fiction project that goes beyond the traditional print novels and e-books to also include video, mobile and social media.

Book City to Reopen : Independent bookseller Book City, which closed two locations in the last two years, will reopen in Bloor West Village in Toronto in June.


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