Book Publishing News: 40
This is page 40 of the book publishing news archives.
Judge Orders O.J. Not to Spend Book Money (2007-02-08): A judge has ordered O.
Ian Rankin Brings Tartan Noir to The New York Times (2007-02-06): Fans of bestselling Scottish mystery author Ian Rankin will soon get to read his new novella in The New York Times, which is serializing the story.
What Other Writers Read (2007-02-05): What authors do authors like to read? Post-Gazette book editor Bob Hoover reports on a recent book which collects all the favorite books by 125 top authors, such as Michael Chabon, Stephen King, Norman Mailer, Annie Proulx and Jonathan Franzen.
Clive Cussler Sahara Lawsuit Headed for Trial (2007-02-03): The lawsuit over the film version of the Clive Cussler book Sahara is in full swing.
Oprah's New Book Pick: The Measure of a Man: A Spiritual Autobiography by Sidney Poitier (2007-01-27): Oprah Winfrey's first book pick of 2007 is The Measure of a Man: A Spiritual Autobiography by Sidney Poitier (HarperSanFrancisco).
Lifetime Gets Rights to The Memory Keeper's Daughter (2007-01-24): Lifetime has purchased the rights to the Kim Edwards' bestselling novel, The Memory Keeper's Daughter.
AAP President Says Writers' Rights Under Fire (2007-01-24): Publisher's Weekly reports on the speech given by Pat Schroeder, the President of the Association of American Publishers, at the Publishers Advertising and Marketing Association lunch.
Oprah Promises New Book Pick (2007-01-23): Oprah Winfrey has said that she will announce a new Oprah's Book Club pick this Friday, January 26th.
ReganBooks to be Dismantled (2007-01-17): HarperCollins announced that it is dismantling the Los Angeles office of Regan Media, which includes the book imprint, ReganBooks.
John Grisham Sued After Playing Private Detective For Friend (2007-01-15): John Grisham is being sued for infliction of emotional distress by a woman that was accused of sending anonymous letters.
Valerie Plame Book Deal in Jeopardy (2007-01-08): Michael Isikoff of Newsweek reports that outed CIA spy Valerie Plame has hit a snag in her proposed book deal.
Libraries Dump the Classics (2007-01-03): The classics are being pulled from libraries to make way for contemporary works.
Susan Cheever and American Bloomsbury (2007-01-02): Writer Susan Cheever discusses her new book, American Bloomsbury. The book examines the lives of five classic American authors living in Concord, Massachussetts.
Judith Regan Gets the Devil Wears Prada Treatment (2006-12-26): Fired publishing maven Judith Regan gets the Devil Wears Prada treatment in an upcoming book by Bridie Clark called Because She Can.
Anti-Defamation League Attacks Judith Regan (2006-12-20): Somewhat surprisingly, the Anti-Defamation League has weighed in on the Judith Regan/HarperCollins battle, issuing a statement condemning Ms.
Judith Regan and the Soul of the Publishing Industry (2006-12-19): Sara Nelson, the editor of Publishers Weekly weighs in on the ongoing Judith Regan/HarperCollins drama in which Regan was summarily fired right before the News Corp.
What's Next For Judith Regan? (2006-12-19): So, what's next for fired publisher Judith Regan? Apparently, a lawsuit for breach of contract and perhaps libel against HarperCollins.
Judith Regan Suing HarperCollins (2006-12-19): Fired publisher Judith Regan is going to sue HarperCollins for libel, among other things, according to her powerhouse Los Angeles attorney Bert Fields.
Details Emerge About Judith Regan Firing (2006-12-18): More details have emerged about the summary dismissal of Judith Regan Friday night.
Judith Regan Fired From HarperCollins (2006-12-15): Publishing doyenne Judith Regan has been fired from HarperCollins by Rupert Murdoch.