Local book sales rep John Mesjak has written a blog posting that should be required reading for all computer-savvy fans of indie bookstores. How to Thank Your Favorite Bookstore talks about the importance of talking up your favorite stores on Yelp, Facebook, Twitter, and the like.Mesjak writes, "[W]hite noise can drown out the genuine and … Continue reading Somebody Say "Amen"
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Lead Bites Paper
Here's a lovely little ode to the joys of old-style printing: FireFly Letterpress from ilovetypography.com on Vimeo. (Hat-tip to the Book Cover Archive Blog.)
Edward or Jacob?
Fans of the Twilight series of vampire/teen romance books can vote with their feet in northern Utah. Black Island Farms in Syracuse, Utah, has cut two mazes in its cornfields. One is for "Team Jacob;" the other is for "Team Edward." The gentlemen in question are the heroine's paramours in Stephanie Meyer's novels.Details on the … Continue reading Edward or Jacob?
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