There's news today that the future of Minneapolis' Amazon Bookstore Cooperative--a mainstay of both the literary and feminist communities in the Twin Cities--is in grave doubt. This is the news story from the Pioneer Press in full:"Amazon Bookstore Cooperative, specializing in feminist and gay and lesbian books, is for sale after 37 years in business, … Continue reading Fewer Words

The Inexpensive Book Distribution program, part of Reading is Fundamental, Inc., distributes 15 million books annually to about 4.6 million children. But the program's funding is not included in the Bush administration's proposed 2009 budget. Without that funding, according to RIF, the program will not be able to continue.You can read RIF's full press release … Continue reading Fundamental, But Not Free

It was only a matter of time: the bible (if a much-abridged version) is available as a graphic novel. Read about it in the New York Times.You've got to give the publisher credit for their blurb,too. It's from no less a personage than the Archbishop of Canterbury, head of the worldwide Anglican communion. He says, … Continue reading The Word… Now Available With Pictures