This is page 48 of the book publishing news archives.

Christopher Paolini and the Year Long Road Trip (2005-09-13): The Contra Costa Times has an interesting piece on Christopher Paolini, the youthful author of Eragon and Eldest (Knopf).

Sophie Kinsella and the Custom-Built Shoe Cupboard (2005-09-12): Pamela Sitt of The Seattle Times interviews author Sophie Kinsella, author of The Undomestic Goddess (Dial).

2005 Man Booker Prize Shortlist Announced (2005-09-12): The six finalists for the Man Booker Prize, Britain's most famous literary award, have been named.

Salman Rushdie Discusses Extremism (2005-09-08): The Independent interviews Salman Rushdie the day after the videotape emerged that the London suicide bomber made in which he spoke with a British accent and tried to justify his actions.

VU Games to Publish Games Based on Ludlum's Novels (2005-09-07): Vivendi Universal Games (VU Games) has announced that it has inked an agreement to publish games based on the literary works of Robert Ludlum, the bestselling international thriller author whose books included The Bourne Identity and The Bourne Supremacy.

Carly Fiorina Inks Book Deal (2005-08-25): Carly Fiorina, the ousted head of Hewlett-Packard, has inked a book deal with Penguin Group.

Books in Vending Machines (2005-08-22): It appears that we are one step closer to the alternate reality created by British author Jasper Fforde in his hilarious mystery series starring Tuesday Next, a sort of time cop who enforces the law in a literary-mad society.

Amazon.com to Sell Short Stories (2005-08-20): Amazon.

Sales of Woodward Book Underwhelming (2005-08-18): The New York Times reports that all the publicity about Deep Throat revealing his secret identity has really hurt sales of Bob Woodward's new book, The Secret Man, which gives the inside story of Deep Throat and his role in Watergate.

Jane Yolen Highly Critical of J.K. Rowling (2005-08-15): Bestselling children's author Jane Yolen has a few uncomplimentary words about J.

Oscar Wilde's 150th Birthday Bash (2005-08-11): USA Today reports on a interesting-sounding DVD which will was just released called Happy Birthday, Oscar Wilde (Kultur).

Hunter S. Thompson Family Speaks Out (2005-08-08): Hunter S.

The Quill Awards Announce Nominees (2005-08-05): Reed Business Information (RBI) and the NBC Universal Television Stations have named the five nominees in each of 19 categories for the first Quill Awards, a new national book award that allows consumers in the voting process.

Philip Yancey Signs New Contract With Zondervan (2005-08-05): Bestselling author Philip Yancey has signed a contract for his next book release with his nearly 30-year publishing partner, Zondervan.

Writers Go Green (2005-08-03): USA Today reports on the growing use of green printing methods in the book industry and it's mostly because a small but growing number of authors are asking for it.

National Book Festival Will Be Held September 24th (2005-08-02): The 2005 National Book Festival, organized and sponsored by the Library of Congress and hosted by Mrs.

Larry Block Hits the Streets (2005-08-01): In addition to traveling to the furthest ends of the globe at the drop of a hat, mystery author Lawrence Block is also fond of issuing somewhat startling pronouncements to his fans.

Pirated Potter Books Sold in China (2005-08-01): China's notoriety for piracy got another big boost with reports that an illegal version of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, the latest Harry Potter novel, is already available.

Mimeo Names Adam Slutsky CEO (2005-07-30): Mimeo.

Dark Horse to Publish Harlequin Novels in Manga Format (2005-07-29): Harlequin Enterprises Limited has announced a content licensing agreement with Dark Horse Comics, which will see the comics publisher release Harlequin books in manga format in the United States, Canada, U.