Random House to Freeze Pensions in Latest Sign of Ecomonic Woes
by Staff
Online Only, posted 11.21.08
As of December 31, Random House, the largest trade publisher in the United States, will freeze the pension plan funds of its current employees, and will eliminate the plan as a benefit for new hires.
Mark Doty and Peter Matthiessen Win National Book Awards
by Staff
Online Only, posted 11.20.08
Last night the National Book Foundation announced the winners of the 2008 National Book Awards at a ceremony in New York City.
California and Wisconsin Appoint New Poets Laureate
by Staff
Online Only, posted 11.19.08
Two states last week announced the appointments of new poets laureate. Marilyn Taylor was named Wisconsin’s poet laureate by Governor Jim Doyle. In California, the honor was given to Carol Muske-Dukes by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger. Each will serve as poet laureate for a two-year term.
Hudson Booksellers Names Top Books of 2008
by Staff
Online Only, posted 11.18.08
Hudson Booksellers, operator of the ubiquitous Hudson News stands so familiar to travelers, recently announced their picks for the best books published in 2008.
