If you want to see how books are made (and I can't in good conscience recommend that you should), here are a few blogs to visit. The pick of the litter has to be Editorial Ass--it's short for "assistant." An anonymous worker bee began her blog years ago, and she's still at it, detailing the … Continue reading Publishing Insiders
Book and A Beer Chaser
The next meeting of the Twin Cities' most unusual and interesting book club is Tuesday, August 12. This month only, Books and Bars will meet at the Nomad World Pub, 510 Cedar Ave S, in Minneapolis. Doors open at 6:00pm; the discussion begins at 7:00pm.We'll be outside on the patio, weather permitting, with microphones and … Continue reading Book and A Beer Chaser
Newspaper Book Blogs
Most newspapers have a book blog. If you only read one, make it Jacket Copy, from the Los Angeles Times. For my money, it's probably the best general-interest book blog of any of American newspaper.If you want more, try the very opinionated, very funny Between the Covers from the Miami Herald; Book Patrol, which is … Continue reading Newspaper Book Blogs
Musings from Magers and Quinn 