Top 5 Publishing Articles/Blog Posts of the Week 11/16-11/20

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.

Are books by YouTube stars the next big trend in publishing?

A Nielsen report shows that self-published titles take up almost 20% of US book sales.

The Wall Street Journal takes a look at the continuing conundrum of bestselling books and their unlikely counterparts: books with very similar titles.

When did books start turning into board games?

Should automated book marketing strategies be embraced or feared?