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:

The merger of Penguin and Random House is complete [2]. Bertelsmann, the parent company of Random House, will be majority owner of the new company. (Los Angeles Times)

Meanwhile, Hachette is purchasing Hyperion's adult trade list [3], which includes one thousand published titles, and twenty-five books slated for release. (Shelf Awareness)

Apple, the wealthiest technology company on earth, is seeking to trademark iWatch [4], and is reportedly developing a wearable device similar to its iPhone and iPad. (Washington Post)

Ron Rosenbaum examines what mysteries can be gleaned from the letters of J. D. Salinger [5]. (Slate)

Anna North explains why she hates books [6]. (Salon)

A video trailer for Lottie Moggach's new book [7] If Kiss Me First is creating a stir in the United Kingdom. (Telegraph)

And the New York Times looks at how the popularity of audio books has bolstered the careers of actors [8].

With the recent Supreme Court landmark ruling on DOMA, the Millions discusses the influence of poet Frank O’Hara [9].