- 2001 Was a Tough Read for E-Books Apparently, the e-book revolution is still a tome waiting to be written, but judging by the opinions expressed here, there is no shortage of potential authors. M.J. Rose looks at the year in e-publishing.
- A Footnote to E-Book History Douglas Rushkoff's e-book, which was annotated by readers online, will be published in print form. Also: Adding a third dimension ... an author gives himself a 5-star review ... and more, in M.J. Rose's notebook.
- Authors' Sites Offer Insights Authors like the idea that publishers don't get involved in their promotional websites, saying the autonomy allows them to be more creative. Also: A Tennessee library lobbies for funding.... and more, in M.J. Rose's notebook.
- Can You Say Adios in Ainu? There are 6,000 languages in the world, and 3,000 of them are headed toward extinction, a new study says. Ainu, spoken on Japan's Hokkaido Island, may be enjoying a slight revival, however.
- E-Mail That Lures Book Readers Chapter-a-Day thinks it can get people back into the habit of reading books by e-mailing them a chapter a day. The only way to finish the book is by buying it, though. Also: Enron scandal hits e-publishing.... and more from M.J. Rose's notebook.
- Preview Copies Go Digital E-galleys arrive as a cost-effective promotional tool. Also: Listing the e-book bestsellers.... A print-on-demand idea that really cooks.... All in M.J. Rose's notebook.
- Reading on the Net With Boys See Jane read better than Dick. See man who wants boys to read better. See man develop a website to address problem. Also: Reviewing new review site.... and more in M.J. Rose's notebook.
- The Classics on 1,500 Words a Day Classic-Novels, which serializes the classics in e-mail form, publishes its first modern tale. Also: Ebary expands lending program.... Palm gets a dictionary.... all in M.J. Rose's notebook.
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