Top 5 Publishing Articles/Blog Posts of the Week 5/5-5/9

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. 

How will HarperCollins and Harlequin benefit from the merger?

To what extent do literary agents help their authors earn more money?

Jane Friedman remains optimistic in the face of digital disruption.

Are all the “Is the book dead?” think pieces, well, dead yet?

What lessons can publishers learn from Michael Lewis’ Moneyball?