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October 23, 2015October 23, 2015

Recap of Great Group Reads Panel, Hosted by WNBA

By Heather A. I attended the Women’s National Book Association (WNBA) panel for National Reading Group Month, Great Group Reads, which offered discussion of titles selected for National Reading Group Month. Basically, read these books in your book club. The discussion was lead by Jean Hanff Korelitz who has written numerous works, and has … Continue reading Recap of Great Group Reads Panel, Hosted by WNBA

February 26, 2015February 25, 2015

Should Authors Take Bad Reviews Seriously?

In which 80 Books Blog discusses and debates hot topics in publishing. This week, we talk bloggers, reviews, and the strained relationship with authors. “Really, Hagrid, if you are holding out for universal popularity, I’m afraid you will be in this cabin for a very long time.” –Albus Dumbledore, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire … Continue reading Should Authors Take Bad Reviews Seriously?