We all know it when we see it: the perfect book. A couple days ago in the Wall Street Journal, I caught a teaser for a review of Waterman: The Life and Times of Duke Kahanamoku and I was reminded of holding an advanced reader copy of... Read More

One of the reasons I love trade shows is the unexpected conversations in line for coffee or serendipitous meet-ups on the show floor, some of which result in lifelong industry friends. Another favorite is meeting someone who isn’t... Read More

Indulge me for a minute to answer a question: What’s the purpose of a book review? I’m sure a few things come to mind, but notice how your answer relates to your role in the book industry—author, publisher, bookseller, acquisition... Read More