Every day Poets & Writers Magazine scans the headlines—from publishing reports to academic announcements to literary dispatches—for all the news that creative writers need to know. Here are today's stories:

A new survey from the Pew Research Center’s Internet and American Life Project indicates tablets and e-readers were the adult gift of choice [2] this past holiday. (New York Times)

Meanwhile, Ed Bott at ZDNet writes, "Apple is sabotaging an open standard for digital books. [3]"

In the current New Yorker, poet Donald Hall writes about aging [4] in his family's long-time New Hampshire farmhouse, and on the magazine's audio podcast speaks of inspiration, memory, and why he's set aside the writing of poetry [5].

The New York Times unravels a scandal at the venerable National Arts Club [6], which has been a leading literary venue for decades.

In an interview with the author's son, Theron, PopMatters remembers Outlaw poet Todd Moore [7].

The Telegraph takes a look at the unique and often unsung role of the poet-editor [8].

If you enjoyed the third episode of Downton Abbey on PBS last night, writer Emma Straub lists three "rich and snooty" novels [9] to supplement your viewing. (NPR)

In light of the new publication of The Complete Poems of Philip Larkin, which is over 700-plus pages of scholarship, including unseen material [10], Humanities magazine examines the work and persona of the late British poet.