Book Publishing News: 36

This is page 36 of the book publishing news archives.

Writing For a Cellphone Audience (2007-09-28): Japan's fiction market has been totally reinvigorated by a new art form: cellphone novels.

5 Under 35 Winners Announced (2007-09-24): The National Book Foundation has selected the "5 Under 35" award winners.

Borders and Sony Renew Ebook Reader Agreement (2007-09-24): Borders has renewed its agreement with Sony regarding the sale and promotion of the Sony Ebook reader.

Simpson Arrests Boosts Book Sales (2007-09-19): O.

Who In the World Is Jordan Ainsley? (2007-09-17): Rachel Zoe reportedly ants to get away from the tabloid stars and move into pure high fashion pursuits.

Oprah Won't Read If I Did It (2007-09-17): Oprah has spoken: she will not buy or read If I Did It, the O.

James Frey Lands HarperCollins Contract (2007-09-13): He's back again.

Dave Eggers Wins $250,000 Heinz Award (2007-09-12): Dave Eggers has won the $250,000 Heinz Award.

National Book Foundation Announces Lifetime Achievement Awards (2007-09-12): The National Book Foundation announced that it will present its 2007 Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters to bestselling novelist Joan Didion, author of The Year of Magical Thinking.

Larry Birkhead Sues Over New Anna Nicole Book (2007-09-08): Larry Birkhead and Howard K.

Marcia, Marcia, Marcia...Writes A Book (2007-09-06): Maureen McCormick, who played Marcia on The Brady Bunch, is writing a memoir in which she reveals her darkest secrets.

Authors To Tour In Place of David Halberstam (2007-09-04): A group of authors that includes Joan Didion, Seymour Hersh and Bob Woodward are touring in place of David Halberstam.

Stephenie Meyers Road to Bestsellerdom (2007-08-31): Now that the Harry Potter adventures have ended, publishers and readers are looking to the successor.

The Horrifying World of Darren O'Shaughnessy (2007-08-30): Darren O'Shaughnessy has a new 10 volume series called Demonata and he is surprised that is not more parental outrage.

Beauty and Author Marketing (2007-08-30): As book sales remain flat, a disturbing trend has arisen: prettier authors get better marketing budgets.

Augusten Burroughs Settles Libel Lawsuit (2007-08-29): Augusten Burroughs has settled a libel lawsuit filed against him in connection with his memoir, Running With Scissors.

Denise Brown Refuses to Go On Oprah Winfrey Show With Goldmans (2007-08-29): Denise Brown, sister of Nicole Brown Simpson, is now refusing to appear on The Oprah Winfrey Show with the Goldman family.

Oprah to Weigh In on If I Did It Debate (2007-08-24): Oprah Winfrey will be hosting an O.

One in Four Adults Don't Read Books At All (2007-08-21): One in four adults read no books at all, according to a new report.

Viking and Penguin Launch the VP Book Club (2007-08-17): Viking Press and Penguin Books have launched a new website called vpbookclub.