This is page 20 of the book publishing news archives.

Apple's Ebook Pricing Secret (2010-02-22): There have been many articles written about Apple's plans to sell ebooks on the new iPad for around $14.

James Patterson Pens Comic Books (2010-02-18): We're not sure when author James Patterson sleeps.

Oscar Snub: Author of Up in the Air Denied Oscar Ticket (2010-02-18): Walter Kirn hasn't been invited to the Oscars and he's not happy.

Tori Spelling Writing Children's Book (2010-02-17): Tori Spelling is writing a children's book.

Dick Francis Dead at 89 (2010-02-15): Retired British jockey and New York Times bestselling author Dick Francis has died at the age of 89.

Francine Pascal Writing Sweet Valley High Sequel (2010-02-15): Francine Pascal, the creator of the popular Sweet Valley High series has announced that she is writing a shocking sequel that will follow the beloved Wakefield twins, Elizabeth and Jessica, into their thirties.

Two Investors Vie for Majority Stake in Barnes and Noble (2010-02-11): Publisher's Weekly reports that Aletheia Research & Management has increased its stake in Barnes and Noble.

Indiana Pacers Owner Buys Kirkus (2010-02-11): Kirkus Reviews got rescued by a white knight from the NBA.

12,000 Ricky Gervais Flanimal Books Stolen (2010-02-03): A shipment of 12,000 Flanimals Pop-Up children's books written by comedian Ricky Gervais has was stolen on the way to Candlewick Press' Indiana warehouse.

Book Wars: Amazon Caves Into Macmillan Pricing Demands (2010-02-01): The Book Wars began over Christmas when Wal-Mart and Amazon.

Secret J.D. Salinger Documentary to be Released This Spring (2010-01-29): Deadline Hollywood Daily reports that this spring -- probably at the Cannes film festival -- a new documentary about J.

Harvard Business Review Press Inks Deal With Kindle (2010-01-26): The Harvard Business Review Press has teamed up with Amazon.

Concerns Grow Over Borders Financial Stability (2010-01-22): Publisher's Weekly reports that concerns are growing over the financial stability of Borders Books.

Amazon.com to Open App Store for Kindle (2010-01-22): Amazon.

HarperCollins to Sell Enhanced Ebooks for New Apple Tablet (2010-01-21): The Wall Street Journal reports that HarperCollins has been in talks with Apple to provide enhanced ebook content for the hotly anticipated Apple tablet computer.

Robert B. Parker Dead at 77 (2010-01-21): Robert B.

Amazon.com Raises Royalty Rates for Publishers and Authors Who Use Kindle Platform (2010-01-20): Amazon is raising royalty rates for authors and publishers using the Kindle Digital Text Platform. The move is an attempt to head off Apple.

Twijote Project to Put Text of Don Quixote on Twitter (2010-01-14): Fans of Cervante's Don Quixote de la Mancha are determined to put the entire book on Twitter, one tweet at a time.

Avon Buys Top Authors' Contracts From Dorchester (2010-01-14): Dorchester has sold the frontlist and backlist of a number of its top authors to Avon.

Random House Children's Screen Entertainment to Raise $100 Million (2010-01-13): Nikki Finke reports that Random House Children's Books is moving forward to obtain funding for its new media venture, Random House Children's Screen Entertainment (RHCSE), which will produce movies and other projects based on Random House Children's Books.