- Canadian libraries continue battle for fair ebook pricing with open letter to Big Five publishers. (Canadian Public Libraries for Fair Ebook Pricing)
- Copy of Shakespeare’s First Folio uncovered on Scottish island (ShortList) and the Royal Mint introduces new set of stamps for the 400th anniversary of his death. (The Independent)
Oscar-nominated actor Ian McKellen backs out of $1.4-million book deal. (Flavorwire)- Chair J.K. Rowling wrote first two Harry Potter books in sells for $394,000. (The Globe & Mail)
- Author Gay Talese experiences a Twitter trial by fire. (The New York Times)
- George R. R. Martin’s very Game of Thrones-esque writing lair. (The Telegraph)
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