Book News, In Brief

Note to Bookseller of Kabul author Asne Seierstad: The Kabul bookseller you based your novel upon hates your book.


From Salon.com: Let death change your life. "You only die once. Why not take tips from great philosophers on how to do it well?"


Also from Salon.com: Why can't a woman write the Great American Novel? While this may sound like debate bait, it's actually a thoughtful review of Elaine Showalter's A Jury of Her Peers.


Author Shanna Swendson has posted a couple of practical guides for writers performing on the pimp-circuit: Lesson 1. Promotion for Non-Jerks. Lesson 2. How to Be a Good Con Guest.


The Millions Book Blog attempts to revive the Revolutionary War, only instead of tea taxes, they have England and America battling over book cover aesthetics.