Lexical Acrobatics

In this episode, Jeff and Rebecca follow up on James Patterson's grants to indie booksellers, the possibilities and pitfalls of subscription services for romance titles, students at a high school deciding they are uncomfortable with Huck Finn, a bookstore that stocks only books recommended by celebrities, and much more. This episode is sponsored by Mad Men Unzipped and Penguin Random House Audio. Links Discussed in This Episode: James Patterson awards holiday bonuses to 87 booksellers Claire Vaye Watkins & Marlon James discussed responses to her essay, "On Pandering."  S & S romance app Philadelphia school stops teaching Huck Finn after *student* complaint Bookstore to stock titles recommended by celebrities/creatives Books a Million returns to being privately held