Book Links: Amazon looks to sell used ebooks; Umberto Eco’s final book’s bumped up; X-Files gets YA treatment

Amazon seeks Canadian patent for used ebook marketplace. (The Digital Reader)
Egyptian novelist Ahmed Naji jailed for two years for “sexually explicit” writing. (CNN)
New X-Files YA book series to follow adventures of teen Mulder and Scully. (Entertainment Weekly)
George R. R. Martin reveals how new Game of Thrones book will differ from TV adaptation. (The Guardian)
Legendary New York St. Mark’s Bookshop to close. (Daily News)
In presidential book news: Barack Obama nominates new librarian of congress (GalleyCat) and Michelle Obama promotes ebook initiative for students. (Teleread)
Publication of Umberto Eco’s final book bumped up to Feb. 26 (Melville House)
A panel of industry experts talk about tokenization and the lack of diversity in publishing. (Brooklyn)

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