First, Ian McEwan's novel On Chesil Beach is passed over for the Booker Prize. Now he's been hit with a nomination for the Literary Review's Bad Sex Award. Also on the list is the late Norman Mailer for his book The Castle. Details of the prize and its history are here.In fairness to McEwan, On … Continue reading Since You’re (Probably) Not at Work Today
Sneak Peek
The New York Times has posted its list of 2007's 100 most notable books. The list will be in print on December 2, but you can check it out online now. Click here to refresh your memory and help jumpstart your holiday shopping list.Remember that you can always check our inventory on our website or … Continue reading Sneak Peek
I Cry a Little
Oh, you tired, underpaid publishing industry insiders, at last your story can be told. The Onion has the inside scoop on how Rupert Murdoch tried to drive Judith Regan to quit her job as the head of Regan Books, attempted publisher of OJ Simpson's If I Did It. Enjoy the semi-truth.--David E
Musings from Magers and Quinn 