Top 5 Publishing Articles/Blog Posts of the Week 9/7-9/11

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.

Should Michael Derrick Hudson’s poem have been removed from the “The Best American Poetry” collection for being submitted under an Asian name?

How does a promising literary author’s career lose traction in the US?

Do bookstores need to buy the majority of a book’s first print run to compete against online retailers?

Is there really a connection between reading literature and increased intelligence?

How have reader habits changed as consumers have embraced ebooks and digital discovery?