The Roundup with PW

Harper Lee to Publish Sophomore Novel
Harper Lee, whose single work of fiction, 'To Kill a Mockingbird,' earned her the National Medal of Freedom and the distinction of having written one of the bestselling novels ever published, is going to be releasing a second book. more »

Amazon Unveils First Campus Location at Purdue
Purdue University, the second of three colleges in the country to have a co-branded online store with Amazon, now has the first staffed campus location from the e-tailer. more »

Chicago Blizzard Snarls Plans for ALA Attendees
Scores of publishers, authors, and librarians attending the American Library Association Midwinter Annual Meeting in Chicago were stranded in the Windy City, as a blizzard dropping more than 19 inches on the ground Sunday snarled travel. The storm, according to the 'Chicago Tribune,' is the fifth largest blizzard to ever hit the area. more »

Amazon, The 'Greedy Giant': To sell online, indie publishers must use Amazon. But its methods leave them out of pocket – or out of sight, paying hidden charges, says the founder of Linen Press.

Green Garners (Very) Early Rave Reviews: A Goodreads page for a novel John Green is reportedly working on doesn't have a title or description. And yet, the site's users have already rated it 4.19 stars.

Knight Returns Book at 65 Years: A British Knight of the Realm who borrowed a library book 65 years ago has finally returned it—with a $2,200 donation to cover the fine.

Franco Taking on John Steinbeck: James Franco heads into Steinbeck territory again, this time with a film adaptation of a little-known novel.

New Milan Kundera Coming: The Czech author of 'The Unbearable Lightness of Being' and perennial candidate for the Nobel prize in literature will publish his first novel in 13 years this summer.

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