Monthly Archives: August 2010

Obama Signs ‘Libel Tourism’ Law

Culminating a years-long lobbying campaign organized by the Association of American Publishers, President Obama this week signed the Speech Act, a law that prohibits federal courts from recognizing or enforcing foreign libel judgments in the U.S. that do not pass First Amendment muster. The law seeks to put an end to a practice known as … Continue reading

Reader Review: "Dune: House Atreides"

by Matthew White (Cleveland, Ohio): I really liked this book a whole lot, until I dusted off my edition of the original "Dune" and started reading. I read reviews of the house books online decrying plot holes and what not, but I didn’t really take them seriously because any sort of book as monumental as … Continue reading

County takeover looks set to save Camden, NJ libraries

Camden’s libraries, which received national attention last week when it appeared that budget cuts would force them out of business permanently, are to be saved.Camden City Council is expected to approve a resolution allowing the Camden County library system to take over the three facilities without a citywide vote…. Read more on bookbrowse.com

Reader Review: "Birdsong"

by Andy A (UK): A good few people have recommended this book to me over the years knowing that I have a great interest in WW1 & WW2. I am not normally one to read novels (I prefer historical text books) but after the book was recommended to me yet again I thought there must … Continue reading

Reader Review: "Never Let Me Go"

by Billy (California): The only thing that was possibly bad about this book was that the beginning was presented in such a confusing manner that I had no clue what was going on. However, that quickly changed as the introduction was made to the endearing character of Tommy. There are many sad things in this … Continue reading

Reader Review: "Sold"

by Lucii (Massachusetts): I was suppose to read three book over the summer for school. I don’t like to read but I was able to finish this book in 4 hours! It was so amazing. I was touched. This book is a great book to read for a teen. I wish there was a part … Continue reading

Reader Review: "The Cookbook Collector"

by Book Club Cheerleader (Northern California): Most families have their pigeonholes and identities. Coming from a family of three girls, I know first-hand about family roles and labels. My oldest sister, Linda, was “The Smart One”; my middle sister, Sheri, was definitely “The Pretty One”; so as the baby, I had to do something to … Continue reading

Reader Review: "The Story of Edgar Sawtelle"

by Sara: Before I read The Story of Edgar Sawtelle, big books really weren’t my thing. I picked it up because my Aunt was reading it, and once I did I rarely put it down – not during school, on the bus, or at home. Edgar taught me that just because you feel useless, doesn’t … Continue reading

Possible Sale of B&N

Barnes & Noble’s board of directors plans to evaluate strategic alternatives, including a possible sale of the company, to increase stockholder value, the company announced yesterday. The board’s decision was prompted, it said, by the price of B&N’s shares in the marketplace, which it considers to be significantly undervalued. Following the announcement, B&N’s shares rose … Continue reading

Reader Review: "The Housekeeper and the Professor"

by Rebecca Cox (AL): I just finished my favorite book this year. Even though this book is short, only 180 pages, the prose is rich and sparse with nothing wasted. It took me longer than usual to read this book. I had to stop and savor what I had read, to digest it, to find … Continue reading