 Nov. 26, 2008--Like many executives and business leaders, Barack Obama has become so busy he hasn't time to sit and craft every word of his speeches, which consistently earn high marks for eloquence and inspiration. Jon Favreau (at left) is the 27-year-old wunderkind who talks to Obama and then drafts his speeches. Favreau was featured in a NYTimes profile last January, and today he was officially named the president-elect's speechwriter. READ THE ITEM
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 Nov. 16, 2008--From the There-Is-No-Justice Department, news reports suggest Sarah Palin, the fumbling Republican VP candidate, may be in line for a huge advance for her next book, as much as $7 million, which would constitute the most expensive moose chili recipe ever published. Most distressing aspect: the publisher who "wins" the bidding war for her memoir will spend most or all of its marketing budget supporting the Palin book, while starving the rest of its authors' books of promotional support. FROM THE SUNDAY TIMES OF LONDON Bride of McCainenstein
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 Nov. 11, 2008--The New York Times reports a dismal outlook for booksellers this coming Christmas season (when the vast majority of books are sold), and publishing houses are laying off staff and cutting back print runs. That means fewer opportunities for worthy books that could help their authors gain visibility and expand their brands. Publishers are increasingly fixated on the "sure thing," the book with a built-in audience they don't have to create, such as celebrity books by brand names like Tina Fey and Jerry Seinfeld. As mainstream ('trade") publishing shrinks, more and more authors are becoming their own publishers. WORTH A READ
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 Nov. 6, 2008--Political books typically have a short shelf life, but Barack Obama's historic election promises a rash of inside stories in the months and year ahead. The Wall Street Journal has an interesting piece on the ins and outs of publishing such books. WORTH A READ.
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 Nov. 5, 2008--Anyone who doubts the power of ink on paper: although the Washington Post printed 30 percent more copies the day after Barack Obama won the election, they
sold out within hours. Even in the Internet age
a physical newspaper (like a physical book) is still considered a keepsake for great moments in
history.
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