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This article reports that newspapers have boosted their book coverage online as they devote less print space to books. None of these papers are running Web-exclusive reviews, but all, save for the "San Francisco Chronicle," have some original content. Phil Kloer of the "Atlanta Journal-Constitution" said he started the book blog there as a direct response to the negative press the paper got following the departure of book review editor Teresa Weaver.

This article reports on the launch of the publishing company Chronicle Press by the newspaper, San Francisco Chronicle, in the U.S. in 2005. Once the owner of Chronicle Books, the San Francisco Chronicle has gotten back into the book business with the launch of Chronicle Press. The press has released two titles by newspaper staffers, The San Francisco Century and Mystical San Francisco. Chronicle Press is run by the paper's deputy editor, Narda Zacchino, who said the publishing effort will focus on packaging the paper's previously published content in book form.

You Should Be So Lucky by Cat Sebastian is a period romance novel set in 1960. The story follows Mark Bailey, a reporter for the New York Chronicle, who is assigned to ghostwrite the diary of Eddie O'Leary, a new shortstop for the Robins, an MLB expansion team. As Mark gets to know Eddie, who is grieving the death of his lover, their friendship turns into a flirtatious romance. However, Mark worries that their connection could harm Eddie's career. The novel explores their slow-burn romance against the backdrop of baseball games and road trips. [Extracted from the article]

The article reveals that "USA Today's" brand-extension into publishing is in a period of transition, with the paper in talks with publishers about titles on travel, reference and lifestyle, and other topics. According to Christy Hartsell, director of brand licensing, there are a number of content areas that the paper believes have a lot of potential for the "USA Today" brand. Hartsell and books editor Ben Nussbaum are now directly Overseeing "USA Today's" licensing deals with publishers.

Reports on the role of newspapers in promoting books written by regional authors and published by local independents in the United States. Free promotional assistance by `Oregonian,' `Contra Costa Times' and `Sacramento Bee'; Promotion of the books `In the Deep Midwinter,' `Mistress of Spices' and other books; Use of book clubs; Other promotional strategies.

Reports on the release of the book "Out of the Blue" by the "Chicago Tribune" in October 2003. Overview of the book; Number of copies to be distributed by the paper.

Presents information on the changes in the book review section of the `San Francisco Chronicle' as part of an overall redesign of its Sunday edition. Editors promoted; Reason behind the decision; Reaction of readers to the redesign of the newspaper.

Reports on the role of newspapers print reviews in book sales in the U.S. Influence of the book reviews in the newspaper 'The New York Times' on bestseller lists; Concerns of book publishers in the space for the book reviews; Impact of the book reviews of the newspaper 'Wall Street Journal' on book sales.

The author talks about his passion for writing. According to the author, his father influenced him to write at an early age. He relates that he belongs to a third generation of writers in his family. He points out that money was an important motivating factor for him during his early writing days. Particular focus is given to the opportunities presented by his long newspaper apprenticeship. He believes that he is privileged to have a career doing what he loves most.

Reports on business deals in the publishing sector as of August 2005. Entry of Jewish-newspaper "Forward" into the book industry through the Forward Books line; Efforts of Jonathan Lazear to convince publishing companies to imprint as many as six books per year comprising content from Air America Radio and its personalities; Deal offered by Doubleday Broadway to editor and magazine writer Chris Caldwell in relation to the book "Reflections on the Revolution in Europe."

Reports the campaign of the Association of American Publishers to increase space for book reviews in newspapers. Benefits to newspapers, according to president Pat Shcroeder; Overview of statistics on book purchasing.

The article reports that Andrews McMeel Universal (AMU) has evolved over the course of a half-century into an ultifaceted publishing, media and entertainment empire with a worldwide reach. It mentions Andrews McMeel Syndication provides content to newspapers and other media outlets and Simon & Schuster has handled sales and distribution to the trade for the past decade. It also mentions AMP began publishing poetry regularly in 2013 with Lang Leav's "Love and Misadventure."

An interview with author Armistead Maupin is presented. He discusses his nine-book "Tales of the City" series that began in 1976 and ends with his book "The Days of Anna Madrigal," his portrayal of the LGBT movement in his books, and the evolution of the newspaper culture with regard to the Internet and technology.

The author reflects on the shrinking space in newspapers dedicated to book reviews making them look like a blurb. He asserts that as space dedicated for book reviews shrinks, the reviews should also shrink accordingly. He suggests that book review editors should just print blurbs which have always been the essential content of a review.

The article offers the author's opinion regarding the announcement of several newspapers that they will no longer cover books in their issues. The author is unhappy because there will be fewer venues for discussing books in a serious way. The author supports the belief that there is a need for book criticism. Publicists believe that it will get harder for books to get noticed.