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This week, Jeff and Amanda talk about the woeful lack of diversity in the publishing industry, the prospects of American Idol-like contests for writers, the relatively high price of ebooks, Alison Bechdel winning a Macarthur genius award, new books, and more. This week's episode is sponsored by TryAudiobooks.comSquarespace, and Into the Grey by Celine Kiernan. You can subscribe to the podcast in iTunes (click here) or via RSS (link here). You can also download a free dedicated app for iOS or for Android. Links discussed in the show: Publishing's diversity problem Amazon to create American Idol-influenced project  La Casa Azul donating books to refugee children Alison Bechdel wins Macarthur genius award New Kindles: the Kindle for Kids is kinda interesting Dan Brown adaptation news! New books discussed in the show: Afterworlds by Scott Westerfeld Horrorstor by Grady Hendrix ____________________________

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