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So far this week, Today in Books has been a one-story-a-day affair. And every was value it. That means, although, that I’ve a backlog of hyperlinks right here, so we’re doing ten as we speak. In tough, reverse order of how fascinating I feel they’re:
#10: Bono’s ‘Surrender’ Wins Audiobook of the Year at 2024 Audie Awards
Celebrity books all the time clear up with these high-profile awards, and I couldn’t be much less . But that’s me.
#9: Fanfiction Community Rocked By Etsy Sellers Turning Their Work Into Bound Books
So many cease-and-desists to go round.
#8: ‘Twilight’ Animated Series Being Shopped by Lionsgate Television
So that is after the altered perspective retellings and the graphic novel. Sun by no means units on Twilight.
#7: First Trailer for Wild Robot, based mostly on the ebook by Peter Brown.
My children love this Wall-E/Iron Giant/Fern Gulley mashup. Surprised to see it getting a theatrical launch, however it appears prefer it warrants the large display screen.
#6: Finalists for the 2024 PEN/Faulkner Award for Fiction
Absolution was underrated final yr.
#5: Former librarian, fired after refusing to take away books, sues Llano County
May your efforts succeed.
#4: Dakota Johnson Can’t Fake It
This is an elite quote:
I’ve present in ebook golf equipment that you just’re simply form of by yourself. You watch somebody like me have a dialog with the creator, however I don’t really feel invested in that. I’m not excellent at Instagram and I’m continuously attempting to determine it out, however the extra I’ve discovered and seen, one thing like that is actually wanted. People must deep dive into information about particular issues somewhat than speaking about what f*cking face serum they’re utilizing and considering that that’s a very powerful factor on the earth.
#3: Court Orders Amazon E-book Monopoly Lawsuit to Proceed
I’ve all the time thought that one of the best monopoly case in opposition to Amazon is in ebooks. I don’t finally suppose something substantial will occur right here, but when it ever does, that is the assault floor to go after.
#2: Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal to Star in Broadway’s ‘Othello’
I discover these high-profile Shakespeare productions terribly thrilling. Have I ever been to at least one? No. I simply love that they exist.
#1: Brandon Sanderson Forces Audible’s Hand
Is Brandon Sanderson probably the most all-around influential creator within the publishing world? Hard to call somebody you place over him.
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