Top 5 Publishing Articles/Blog Posts of the Week 2/17-2/21

number_5_redEvery week, we recommend 5 publishing articles/blog posts that supplement the major news for the week. Whether data or industry commentary, we hope these 5 links will be a simple way to keep you in the know. 

Given the thin margins of Amazon’s profits each year, could raising the price of Amazon Prime be a huge mistake?

What are ebook subscription services like Oyster, Scribd, and Entitle learning about users’ reading habits?

In light of George Packer‘s lengthy exploration of Amazon, who is willing to speak publicly about Amazon, and why is everyone else so scared to?

Making authors into mega-brands can be a successful tool for book publicity, but it also poses dangers for readers who cherish diversity.

Why do authors face an onslaught of negative reader reviews after winning prestigious awards?