Let's Talk About It - Amazon VS Hachette

I'm not sure if you're all aware, but Amazon is once again throwing it's weight around when it comes to publishers and the books it will carry.  This time the dispute is with Hachette Book Group.  There are always disagreements between retailers and publishers.  The publishers want to make a profit on of their product, and the distributors do as well, but also want to be competitive with other retail outlets for said product.  That means, usually being the lowest priced.  When it comes to Amazon, you'd be hard-pressed to find a bigger retailer, especially when it comes to books.  This is what makes it such a difficult situation for everyone involved, when the two sides, retail and publisher, cannot find common ground that works for all.

Below are some articles by people far more intelligent and grasping of the situation then me.  For a quick overview, check out the L.A. Times article, I found it to be the easiest to understand.  The School Library Journal article is pretty comprehensive, and then of course I have the three articles with some big names (John Green, James Patterson, and Malcolm Gladwell; the latter two are actual Hachette authors) speaking out against the situation.  Then for funsies (and for serious), Stephen Colbert (who is also a Hachette author) brings the situation up on The Colbert Report which witty commentary.

Amazon and Hachette: The Dispute in 13 Easy Steps (L.A. Times)

Authors John Green and James Patterson Stuck in Midst of Ongoing Battle of Amazon vs. Hachette (School Library Journal)

John Green Criticizes Amazon.com in Book Dispute (AP)

James Patterson: ‘If Amazon Is the New American Way, Then Maybe It Has to Be Changed’ (Vulture)

Malcolm Gladwell ‘Surprised’ to Become an Amazon Bargaining Chip

The Colbert Report
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Bookin' It Round the Web (4)

Everything about books intrigues me.  Because of this I'm subscribed to couple magazines, like American Libraries and the Chronicle of Higher Education, as well as a frequent troller of EW's Shelf Life, Publishers Weekly, NPR Books, and The New York Times Book section.   

That's why Bookin' It Round the Web was born!  Below are links to some interesting articles or some fun graphics that I've found while on my daily internet adventures.  Feel free to do this over on your blogs, and leave me links to any cool articles or posts in the comments!

•  Tahereh Mafi gives the scoop on Unravel Me, the second book in her Shatter Me trilogy!
• Neil Gaiman speaks with NPR's Steve Inskeep about his favorite television and movies.
• We all have that awkward moment when the book you're reading makes you burst into tears; well here's some advice on how to handle certain levels of crying in public.
• Newsflash: libraries weren't always free.  Here's a concise overview about this unimaginable history.
• Hollywood Crush has the cover reveal of The Shadowhunter's Codex up for us all to adore.
• Didn't get to go to ALA Midwinter (me either), but we can enjoy elementary school librarian Travis Jonker's Instagram journey.  I love pictures of conferences; it helps me believe I was there!
• If you love fairytale retellings as much as I do, you'll want to check out this list of must read books by librarian Joy Fleishhacker.
• Want to start a book club?  Wallace Yovetich has some essential tips to help that happen!
• Speaking of book clubs, check out this list of great fantasy books from School Library Journal; maybe pick one up for your next read!
• Have you checked out some of the YA lists YALSA has put out for 2013? If not, go already: 2013 Best Fiction for Young Adults, 2013 Great Graphic Novels for Teens, 2013 Quick Picks for Reluctant YA Readers, 2013 Popular Paperbacks for Young Adults, 2013 Fabulous Films for Young Adults,  & 2013 Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults.

Got any great links to share?

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Sneak Peak of The Fire Chronicle by John Stephens

This is book two in The Books of Beginning series; the first being The Emerald Atlas!

The Fire Chronicle

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AWESOME BOOK TO MOVIE NEWS!

Okay, this is what happens when you troll author's blogs: you find out AMAZING news!

Geography Club by Brent Hartinger is being turned into a movie!!!!! 

Acoording to Brent's blog and Variety, the movie just wrapped, and is looking at a 2013 release date!  I am so excited about this!  Geography Club is one of my favorite GLBT YA books, and the fact that they're making a movie based on it is so exciting!  This really shows that American culture is changing, allowing more real stories to be told from ALL walks of life. 

I'm sure I'm going to LOVE it!  Brent really liked what he saw when he visited the set, which makes me so very happy!  I mean, Nikki Blonsky (of Hairpray fame) is starring in it, along with Justin Deelet (on 90210) and Meghan Martin (10 Things I Hate About You), as well as some slightly less known actors.  But I think that's good.  No one will be expecting a certain "type" from most of the actors, allowing them to really embrace the characters.

I can't wait until there is a trailer out!  I'm so excited!  I love that more and more of my favorite YA books are being made into new genres; just another way to enjoy them!

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