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Today Marks The Start of National Novel Writing Month

News by Rob Hart

November 1, 2011 (5) comments

National Novel Writing Month, a.k.a. NaNoWriMo, starts today, a competition that encourages people to write 50,000 words by the end of the month

LitRecapper: That Time of the Month

News by Joshua Chaplinsky

November 1, 2011 (12) comments

It's that time of the month again! Actually, it's the first time we've reached the end of a month. It's LitReactor's One-Monthiversery, and we have a very special segment of Recapper to share!

Science says eBooks add atomic weight to eReaders

Scientist Says eBooks Add Atomic Weight To eReaders

News by Rob Hart

November 1, 2011 (4) comments

Utilizing the magic of science and logic, a UC Berkley scientist says that eBooks do add additional weight to your eReader--on the atomic level

JK Rowling reveals that she almost killed off Ron Weasley

JK Rowling: Ron Weasley Almost Didn't Make It To The End

News by Rob Hart

October 31, 2011 (5) comments

JK Rowling has revealed that she nearly killed Ron Weasley halfway through the Harry Potter series out of 'spite.'

Sparkly vampires earn the ire of real vampires

Anne Rice Weighs In On The Debate Of Our Times: Should Vampires Sparkle?

News by Rob Hart

October 31, 2011 (4) comments

Vampire Queen Anne Rice has sparked quite a bit of discussion on her Facebook page about the sparkly nature of vampires.

Wall Street Journal to Include eBook Best-sellers

News by Brandon Tietz

October 31, 2011 (1) comments

The Wall Street Journal has made an agreement with Nielson BookScan to include e-book best-sellers, even the self-published ones.

Kobo Is Getting Into The Publishing Game

News by Rob Hart

October 28, 2011 (1) comments

Just one week after announcing their own tablet to compete with the Kindle Fire, Kobo is getting in on Amazon's publishing turf, too.

"The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo" Gets Its Own Clothing Line

News by Brandon Tietz

October 28, 2011 (10) comments

Calling all hipster chicks! Soon you can dress up like Lisbeth Salander!

New Essay by Craig Clevenger - 'Going the Distance'

News by Craig Clevenger

October 28, 2011 (3) comments

Author Craig Clevenger ('The Contortionist's Handbook', 'Dermaphoria') returns with a new essay (his second) for LitReactor, in anticipation of his upcoming November class with us.