Apple Fights Back in E-Book Antitrust Case

The company is scheduled to go to trial in June over the Justice Department’s accusation that it conspired with five publishing houses to fix prices on electronic books.

    

E-Book Sales a Boon to Publishers in 2012

In a year that was monopolized by the “Fifty Shades” erotic novels and knockoffs, e-book sales in fiction rose 42 percent over the year before, to $1.8 billion.

    

‘Salinger,’ a Documentary Film

Harvey Weinstein and Shane Salerno, the producer and director of a documentary about J. D. Salinger, are seeking to build momentum for the film by offering only tantalizing hints about its content.

    

Bill Cheng’s Novel is ‘Southern Cross the Dog’

Bill Cheng, a Chinese-American author who has never visited Mississippi, has written what many are calling a convincing novel set in that state.

    

Jeeves Lives, as Faulks Picks Up Where Wodehouse Left Off

A new work by Sebastian Faulks will chronicle the aristocratic Bertie Wooster and his faithful valet, Jeeves, with the approval of the estate of their creator, P.G. Wodehouse.

    

Harper Lee Sues Agent Over Copyright on ‘Mockingbird’

The complaint alleges that the agent “engaged in a scheme to dupe’’ the author into assigning the copyright to his company.

    

New ‘Great Gatsby’ Book Carries a Hollywood Look

The F. Scott Fitzgerald novel, which is selling briskly, now comes with two covers: one based on the original art, and another that is a tie-in to the coming movie.

    

Jason Segel to Write Children’s Book Series

The books from the actor, written with a co-author, will be aimed at middle-grade students and published by Random House.

    

Memoir of Amanda Knox to Be Released

In “Waiting to Be Heard,” Amanda Knox acknowledges her own mistakes and says she was the victim of mistreatment by Italian authorities while imprisoned over the murder of her roommate.

    

David Mamet and Other Big Authors Choose to Self-Publish

Self-publishing is expanding beyond first-time writers who can’t get deals, as big names like the playwright and author David Mamet are choosing this route, another sign that digital disruption is reshaping the publishing market.

    

Library Group Lists Frequently Challenged Books

“Fifty Shades of Grey,’’ a best seller that deals with a sadomasochistic relationship, topped the list of books that readers complained about in 2012.

    

Booksellers Hope a Pulitzer Prize for Fiction Is Awarded

The publishing world — stinging after a 2012 in which the Pulitzer Prize board did not bestow a fiction award — hopes for a winner in 2013.

    

Twelve, Imprint of Grand Central, Names Publisher

Deb Futter succeeds Cary Goldstein, who has been at Twelve since its inception seven years ago.

    

Peter Workman, Book Publisher With an Eye for Hits, Dies at 74

Mr. Workman was known for working closely with authors and editors, and it was his knack for marketing that helped propel books like “What to Expect When You’re Expecting.”

    

Bullying Becomes Hot and Profitable Topic for Publishers

Books about bullying, for youngsters and adults, are now so numerous they are a genre in themselves.

Amazon to Buy Goodreads

Amazon’s purchase of Goodreads, a social media site built around sharing books, would give the online bookseller more power in determining which authors get exposure.

Economic Scene: In a Copyright Ruling, the Legacy of the Betamax

A 1984 Supreme Court decision to permit home videotaping shaped the evolution of digital media. A ruling last week might have a similar effect.

Hachette Delaying Goodall Book With Borrowed Passages

The famed primatologist has apologized for borrowing passages from Web sites for her new book, “Seeds of Hope,’’ and vows to correct any unintentional errors.

Barnes & Noble-Simon & Schuster Dispute Said to Hurt Sales

Barnes & Noble has reduced its orders of Simon & Schuster titles, authors and agents say, because of a dispute between the two over the price of books and display space in retail stores.

Henry Bushkin, Johnny Carson’s Lawyer, Is Writing a Book

The lawyer, Henry Bushkin, describes himself as Carson’s learpiece, mouthpiece and running buddy, among other things.