Reading

Much of the loudest buzz within the book business is of Random House's plan to swallow Simon & Schuster.

S&S among other advantages could enjoy more outlets for its books. But such a vision still reeks of "shuffling chairs on the Titanic."  Read more

On a typical day, a long-time user of Goodreads, the world's largest community for reviewing and recommending books, will feel like they're losing their mind.  Read more

The bestselling author of the Twilight series on being a fan of Justina Ireland, reading Terry Brooks as a child and wanting to read every book ever written

Nobody called it that at the time, but the first realistic English novel was a genuine "beach read." Daniel Defoe's "Robinson Crusoe," published in 1719, is a tale of exotic adventure literally set on a beach. Three hundred years later, a lot has changed, but we still crave stories with waves crashing on the shore.

I've always been a slow reader. I've loved books since I was a kid, but I didn't identify as a voracious reader until grad school. My writing professors touted the importance of students reading thousands of books before taking a stab at penning their own. So, in an effort to maintain positive habits after graduation, I decided to track my reading.  Read more