Saturday, May 23, 2015

The Roundup with PW

Harlequin Launches Audio Imprint
Harlequin and HarperCollins Publishers announced the launch of Harlequin Audio, a new audio imprint for Harlequin titles. The first titles will go on sale June 30 and Harlequin plans to do 200 audiobooks annually. more »
Fitzgerald's Home on the Market: The Long Island home where F. Scott Fitzgerald is believed to have written 'The Great Gatsby' is for sale for $3.8 million.

Kim Kardashian Is Not Unstoppable: Laura Miller at 'Salon' on how to beat flawless T.V. celebs in the book sales game.

OCLC Lays Off 27: The worldwide library cooperative will lay off the employees at its Dublin operation in a move to readjust staffing “in line with future needs.”

Wiley Partners with Benetech: John Wiley & Sons will begin including alternative text in nearly all of its frontlist books, which will make its content accessible to users of all abilities. The company developed its alt text guidelines in consultation with Benetech’s Diagram Center.

James Meek Wins Orwell Prize: The novelist has won the Orwell prize for books for his exploration of the privatization of Britain, 'Private Island.'

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