Monday, February 10, 2003

Literature It's ready, set, read in 'One Book, One Phila.'

One Book for Brisbane was introduced successfully last year by Jim Soorley. The official launch of "One Book, One Philadelphia," the project that aims to unite the entire region as one big book club is following the Australian lead.
Are you reading The Price of a Child by Lorene Cary?’ ask the 200,000 adhesive stickers that will be available at bookstores and libraries and convenience stores, along with 200,000 calendars of events involving the program.

· All together, now: Read [Philly]

The Case of the Reviewer Who Didn't Read

There is a controversy brewing over a New York Times book review. There were some factual errors about the book in question, and one columnist accused the reviewer of not reading the book at all. The specifics aren't too interesting, but the debate over the bigger picture is.
· Book Babes [Poynter via Bookslut]
· More On Book Review: Publishing industry [NY Metro]