Publishers Weekly reports that Vicki Myron, author of the heartwarming Dewey : The Small-Town Library Cat Who Touched the World, has signed a two-million-dollar deal for her next book. Look for the newest feline love from Iowa in the fall of 2010. There are also rumors of a movie version of Dewey, with Meryl Streep … Continue reading Dewey II: Out of the Library
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The Bad, the Good, and the Strange
The bad news: Thieves broke into St Paul's Common Good Books early Thursday and stole the safe.The good news: The safe has been found and is being processed for any clues it may yield.The strange news: No books were stolen, so you are not a suspect, gentle reader.Details are here.--David E
Man, Oh Man
The 13 finalists for the Man Booker Prize were announced today. There are a few names that will be familiar to American readers, but not many. As ever, some of the books aren't yet available in the States. The full list is here.--David E