Center for Fiction Auction

Online Auction to Help Restock NYC School Libraries in Wake of Hurricane Sandy

News by Dan Shewan
Manhattan’s Center for Fiction plans to host an online auction to restock school libraries across the Big Apple in the wake of Hurricane Sandy.
Tank Abbott's "Bar Brawler" First Volume of Trilogy.

Tank Abbott's Novel "Bar Brawler" is the First Volume of a Trilogy

November 20, 2012 (4) comments
Mixed Martial Arts legend Tank Abbott is now author Tank Abbott, writer of the Walter Foxx series.
Author Joseph D'Lacey Eaten by a Zombie

Author Joseph D'Lacey Eaten by a Zombie

November 20, 2012 (1) comments
Lots of writers figuratively die while promoting a book. This one died for real (or did he?)
Apple Page Turn US Patent & Trademark Office

Patent System Broken: Apple Owns ‘Page Turn’

News by Dean Fetzer
November 20, 2012 (4) comments
In another example of what is wrong with the patent system, Apple has managed to get approval for its ‘page turn’ in an eReader application.
Fahrenheit 451 Cover Contest

Simon & Schuster Wants YOU to Design Fahrenheit 451’s Next Jacket Cover

In honor of the novel’s 60th anniversary, the publishing giant opens its doors for new creative talent via a design contest.
King & Mellencamp Ghost Brothers of Darkland County

All-Star Cast Records Soundtrack for Stephen King Musical

News by Dean Fetzer
The soundtrack for ‘Ghost Brothers of Darkland County’, written by Stephen King and John Mellencamp, has been recorded and is due out in March.
Libraries want to lend books - and it helps readers find books they like!

Surprise! eBook Borrowers Buy Books Too!

News by Dean Fetzer
A new survey suggests that people in the US who borrow eBooks from libraries also buy books - suggesting publishers have got it wrong.
Gillian Flynn Signs New Two-Book Deal

Literary Darling Gillian Flynn Signs New Two-Book Deal

November 16, 2012 (3) comments
The 'Gone Girl' author has more surprises up her sleeve, though we may have to wait awhile to see them.
Bryan Howie gets a LitReactor Tattoo

LitInk: Member Tattoo Number Two

News by Jessica Taylor
November 16, 2012 (10) comments
LitReactor has inspired its second tattoo. Check out the sweet LitInk and then show us some of your own!
National Book Award Winners Announced

National Book Award Winners Announced, Elmore Leonard Receives Special Award

News by Dave Reuss
The results were announced today— you may already be a winner!