The Book Riot Podcast, Episode #102: Infomercial in the Sky
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The Book Riot Podcast, Episode #102: Infomercial in the Sky
Rebecca and Amanda discuss the 10 most-challenged books of 2014, an airline’s plan to host in-flight literary readings, imaginary boxing matches between authors, and more.
This episode is sponsored by Scribd, Random House Audiobooks, and The Revelation of Louisa May by Michaela MacColl.
Links Discussed
Amazon & HarperCollins reach multi-year agreement
Amazon suing company that sells 4- and 5-star reviews
ALA’s list of 10 most-challenged books of 2014
LA Times coverage of most-challenged books & diversity
Penguin Random House partners with Amtrak for ebook samples
Southwest Airlines plans in-flight literary readings
Indiegogo to bring the Octavia Project to Brooklyn
Gillian Anderson to write self-help book
Kansas City Public Library pairs authors in imaginary fist fights
New Books!
The Fair Fight by Anna Freeman
The Fishermen by Chigozie Obioma
New in Paperback: Euphoria by Lily King; An Astronaut’s Guide to Life on Earth by Chris Hadfield
