By Samantha Palmer Independent authors don't have it easy when publishing their books. Every aspect of creating a book; from writing it, designing it, and publishing it, falls on them. So, it's not difficult to understand why they have such a hard time identifying whether their book will be a success or not. However, aside from a book’s content, the most defining feature … [Read more...] about Guest Post: Top 11 Book Cover Design Tips For Independent Authors
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Treasures of The Morgan Library & Museum
Last weekend, I finally visited The Morgan Library & Museum, which houses J.P. Morgan's collection of art and books. The special exhibit currently on display celebrates the 100th anniversary of Du côté de chez Swann by Marcel Proust. Interestingly, Proust self-published his book in 1913 (with the help of a backer). … [Read more...] about Treasures of The Morgan Library & Museum
Ariel Books, Australia
I'm spending the next week or so in Australia and I've already fallen in love with one of their independent bookstores: Ariel Books. Earlier today, I stumbled upon the one on 103 George Street, The Rocks, and it was magical. The store is small, but it's filled with books I've never seen or heard of before. I also just enjoy comparing covers of the same book in … [Read more...] about Ariel Books, Australia