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March 18, 2017

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March 18, 2017

This week: the BBC is helping Alzheimer’s patients remember, the World Wide Web turns 28, two news organizations will be sharing a journalist, a New York book fair takes a step toward equality, the Oxford Comma matters, President Trump wants to cut the NEA, and indie publisher George Braziller has died.  All this, plus the New York Times Bestsellers and the latest news from aois21, Literally This Week.

This episode is sponsored by HIVE: Battle at the Dog Star by James D. King. Available soon in paperback from Lulu.com. Download it today wherever eBooks are sold.

It is also brought to you by Sexed Vexed Perplexed Live! on WDLS Internet Radio. The Modern Whore Aylin Vega will be taking questions live Thursday night from 10 to 11. Tweet your questions beforehand @themodernwhore, or visit the Facebook event page at Facebook.com/SVPPodcast. Listen live Thursday night at www.WDLSradio.net.

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March 11, 2017

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March 11, 2017

This week: a Professor has analyzed segregated libraries, the state of indie campus bookstores, how much did PRH pay the Obamas?, two awards are being investigated over their nominee lists, the UN wants a blogger freed, Wikipedia’s importance in libraries is on the rise, and Russia has banned a Norwegian journalist..  All this, plus the New York Times Bestsellers and the latest news from aois21, Literally This Week.

This episode is sponsored by HIVE: Battle at the Dog Star by James D. King. Available soon in paperback from Lulu.com. Download it today wherever eBooks are sold.

It is also brought to you by Tales From the Old New Land, the monthly podcast series from A.C. Charlap, mixing Jewish culture, storytelling, and music for a cultural experience everyone can enjoy. Find Tales From the Old New Land on Podomatic, iTunes, Stitcher Radio, GooglePlay, Tune In, and media.aois21.com.

Literally This Week is available on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Google Play, Tune In, Podomatic, and media.aois21.com.

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March 4, 2017

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March 4, 2017

This week: The Academy Awards were given out, Waterstones has upset some small town businesses, Belarus and Britain have a new library partnership, the Obamas have found their publisher, Amazon opens a bookstore in Massachusetts, BookGenie gives some interesting responses, and a look inside Russia’s propaganda warfare.  All this, plus the New York Times Bestsellers and the latest news from aois21, Literally This Week.

This episode is sponsored by Intimate Health Consulting, Happy, Sexy, Healthy. www.intimatehealthconsulting.org.

It is also sponsored by HIVE: Battle at the Dog Star by James D. King. Available soon in paperback from Lulu.com. Download it today wherever eBooks are sold.

Literally This Week is available on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Google Play, Tune In, Podomatic, and media.aois21.com.

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February 25, 2017

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February 25, 2017

This week: Three Indie Publishers are going diverse in the UK, the former President is about to sign a book deal, Milo Yiannopoulos’ book deal is cancelled, Nashville’s library system is growing, Terry Pratchett is getting an exhibit of his work, Indonesia is banning a children’s sex ed book, and World Book Day is coming up next week.  All this, plus the New York Times Bestsellers and the latest news from aois21, Literally This Week.

This episode is sponsored by “Dating” as told by the Modern Whore by Aylin Vega. Dating is available as an eBook everywhere eBooks are sold, including market.aois21.com.

It is also sponsored by “Tales From the Old New Land,” a performing arts podcast by A.C. Charlap. This monthly story and music are a glimpse at Jewish live in Baltimore, built in the model of Prairie Home Companion. Find it each month on Podomatic, iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Google Play, and media.aois21.com

Literally This Week is available on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Google Play, TuneIn, Podomatic, and media.aois21.com.

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February 11, 2017

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February 11, 2017

This week: 1984 has become a Broadway play, Publishers have set a milestone on Kickstarter, Celebrities are disrupting the children’s book industry, Shondaland has found its first comedy, a lifetime achievement award for someone who isn’t dead, Amazon seems to like print books now, and an illustrator has won a top prize.  All this, plus the New York Times Bestsellers and the latest news from aois21, Literally This Week.

This episode is sponsored by “Dating” as told by the Modern Whore by Aylin Vega. Dating is available as an eBook everywhere eBooks are sold, including market.aois21.com.

It is also sponsored by “Tales From the Old New Land,” a performing arts podcast by A.C. Charlap. This monthly story and music are a glimpse at Jewish live in Baltimore, built in the model of Prairie Home Companion. Find it each month on Podomatic, iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Google Play, and media.aois21.com

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February 4, 2017

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February 4, 2017

This week: The National Magazine Awards left a genre out, the New York Times is banking on podcasts, PEN/America is answering back to President Trump, as are a number of indie publishers, membership is booming at The Guardian, Kim Kardashian is starting a book club, and George R. R. Martin has finished writing something.  All this, plus the New York Times Bestsellers and the latest news from aois21, Literally This Week.

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January 28, 2017

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January 28, 2017

This week: There’s a new way to listen to Audiobooks, there’s a Shakespeare crowdsource project, Amazon has changed it international deals, U.S. Government agencies have been blocked from communicating, 1984 and other titles are seeing renewed interest, a German media company is betting big on print, and publishers are mad at the New York Times.  All this, plus the New York Times Bestsellers and the latest news from aois21, Literally This Week.

This episode is sponsored by HIVE: First Contact by James D. King, the first book in the HIVE sci-fi series. Find it as an eBook everywhere eBooks are sold including market.aois21.com. Find it print exclusively on Lulu.com.

It is also brought to you by “Dating” as told by the Modern Whore by Aylin Vega. Dating is available as an eBook everywhere eBooks are sold, including market.aois21.com.

Literally This Week is available on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Google Play, Podomatic, and media.aois21.com.

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January 21, 2017

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January 21, 2017

This week: Prince Charles writes a book on climate changes, President Obama cannot live without books, the National Book Critics Circle announce finalists, is the Alt-Right taking over publishing?, PEN America announces nominees, a library book was extremely overdue in San Francisco, and eBook publishers have reached a new agreement in Canada.  All this, plus the New York Times Bestsellers and the latest news from aois21, Literally This Week.

This episode is sponsored by the Indiegogo campaign for The Will of the Magi by Paul Dickinson Russell. Ending on Saturday, we are raising money to edit, design, and print Russell’s fantasy epic. Visit indiegogo.com and show your support. 

It is also brought to you by Sexed Vexed Perplexed Live! On Thursday night from 10 to 11 pm ET, Aylin Vega will be taking questions and giving out advice live on WDLS Internet Radio. Tweet your questions to @themodernwhore or leave them on the Facebook events page and Aylin will answer them live. Visit WDLSRadio.net to listen live and call in! 

Literally This Week is available on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Google Play, Podomatic, and media.aois21.com.

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January 8, 2017

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January 8, 2017

This week: a current Sherlock is related to Sherlock’s creator, Indies finished the year strong, Kobo is expanding in Europe, AllRomance.com is no more, Medium has quit the ads biz, there’s a new award for writers of color, and World Book Day has launched a new competition for kids.  All this, plus the New York Times Bestsellers and the latest news from aois21, Literally This Week.

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December 31, 2016

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December 31, 2016

This week: J.K. Rowling shares a Christmas message on Twitter, Kafka’s letters are now in the National Library of Israel, a church used the wrong words to the Hail Mary, George R.R. Martin think there’s been too much death in 2016, Remembering Carrie Fisher, the author, a publisher is under fire for a new book deal, and all of the end of the year book lists combined.  All this, plus the New York Times Bestsellers and the latest news from aois21, Literally This Week.

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December 25, 2016

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December 25, 2016

This week: Vanity Fair has gotten a boost thanks to an unlikely source, Penguin Random House deals with union fallout, Indie Publishers review the year, Pantsuited Nation gets a book deal. but some of its members are unhappy, and J.K. Rowling is writing two more novels.  All this, plus the New York Times Bestsellers and the latest news from aois21, Literally This Week.

This episode is sponsored by the Indiegogo campaign for The Will of the Magi by Paul Dickinson Russell. Running now through January 21st, we are raising money to edit, design, and print Russell’s fantasy epic. Visit indiegogo.com and show your support. 

It is also brought to you by the #GiveABook promotion from the aois21 market. Visit the market between now and Dec. 31st and save 16% on any purchase of $5 or more. Go to market.aois21.com and #GiveABook this holiday season.

Literally This Week is available on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Google Play, Podomatic, and media.aois21.com.

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December 18, 2016

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December 18, 2016

This week: U.S. libraries are dealing with hate speech, Bob Dylan is sorry he didn’t go to Sweden, the Golden Globe nominations are out, UK Libraries are cutting back, the winner of France’s highest literary honor has some harsh things to say about France’s leadership, the most expensive science book sets a new record at auction, and American Publishers have sent a letter to President-Elect Trump.  All this, plus the New York Times Bestsellers and the latest news from aois21, Literally This Week.

This episode is sponsored by the Indiegogo campaign for The Will of the Magi by Paul Dickinson Russell. Running now through January 21st, we are raising money to edit, design, and print Russell’s fantasy epic. Visit indiegogo.com and show your support. 

It is also brought to you “Dating” as told by the Modern Whore, a memoir of sexuality and relationships by Aylin Vega. Sometimes funny, always risqué, pick up this guide to dating in the 21st century from the aois21 market, and everywhere eBooks are sold.

Literally This Week is available on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Google Play, Podomatic, and media.aois21.com.

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December 4, 2016

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December 4, 2016

This week: Anne Rice is bringing her vampire novels to TV, the Oxford Lit Fest has bowed to pressure, a DC Indie Bookstore is expanding, the Bad Sex in Fiction award was handed out, Bob Dylan is skipping Sweden, Small Business Saturday was good for Indie bookstores, and the Columbus Public Library is marking a change.  All this, plus the New York Times Bestsellers and the latest news from aois21, Literally This Week.

This episode is sponsored by the Indiegogo campaign for The Will of the Magi by Paul Dickinson Russell. Running now through January 21st, we are raising money to edit, design, and print Russell’s fantasy epic. Visit indiegogo.com and show your support. 

It is also brought to you be aois21’s newest podcast series, Tales From the Old New Land, an exploration of Jewish culture in the U.S. in the mold of Prairie Home Companion. Available on the second Saturday of each month on Podomatic, iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Google Play, and media.aois21.com.

Literally This Week is available on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Google Play, Podomatic, and media.aois21.com.

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November 20, 2016

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November 20, 2016

This week: a New York bookstore is allowed to keep its Anti-Trump display, a major publisher is offering student loan repayment to employees, a UK newspaper is expanding its US staff, The National Book Awards were handed out, Russia has blocked LinkedIn, the finalists for the Bad Sex in Fiction awards were announced, and Universities are getting less money for R&D than years past.  All this, plus the New York Times Bestsellers and the latest news from aois21, Literally This Week.

This episode is sponsored by Small Business Saturday, shop the aois21 market from Saturday through Monday and save with a special offer code. Also brought to you by the new podcast series Tales From The Old New Land by A.C. Charlap. Released on the second Saturday of each month, you can find it on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Google Play and media.aois21.com. 

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November 13th, 2016

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November 13th, 2016

This week: the Dallas Public Library is raising money to preserve items left to memorialize Dallas police officers, several publishers were using Live video on Facebook for Election coverage, the Trade responds to Donald Trump’s election, a litany of authors respond to the election results, the EU courts have ruled on lending of eBooks, censorship is threatening Russian theatre, and Amazon is raising fees for its sellers.  All this, plus the New York Times Bestsellers and the latest news from aois21, Literally This Week.

This episode is sponsored by the podcast series Tales From The Old New Land by A.C. Charlap. Released on the second Saturday of each month, you can find it on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Google Play and media.aois21.com. Also we like to thank Intimate Health Consulting for their support. Happy, Sexy, Healthy, intimatehealthconsulting.com

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November 6, 2016

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November 6, 2016

This week: Amazon is expanding in India, Goodreads opened voting for the 2016 Choice Awards, Scribd has added some premium magazines, eBooks sales are down again, Rolling Stone Magazine has been found liable, fall regional book shows are coming up, and an Arab country is now requiring reading time.  All this, plus the New York Times Bestsellers and the latest news from aois21, Literally This Week.

This episode is sponsored by the 2016 aois21 annual, now available to download from the aois21 market, iBooks, Google Play, and Amazon as well as Will This Be on The Final?, the new poetry collection by Bianca Palmisano, now available as an eBook everywhere eBooks are sold.

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October 30, 2016

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October 30, 2016

This week: Bob Dylan isn’t returning the Swedish Academy’s calls, Did Shakespeare have a cowriter?, an American has won the Man Booker Prize, Ether Books is for sale, Toni Morrison has received a lifetime achievement award, Author Toby Young has taken a job in the British Government, and Bob Dylan finally called Sweden.  All this, plus the New York Times Bestsellers and the latest news from aois21, Literally This Week.

This episode is sponsored by the 2016 aois21 annual, now available to download from the aois21 market, iBooks, Google Play, and Amazon as well as Will This Be on The Final?, the new poetry collection by Bianca Palmisano, now available as an eBook everywhere eBooks are sold.

Available on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Google Play, Podomatic, and media.aois21.com.

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October 23, 2016

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October 23, 2016

This week: Amazon is playing more with drones, Scotland has a new favorite novel, Little Free Libraries are being robbed, How the Dictionary has stood out this election season, the nominees for the T.S. Eliot Prize were announced, the U.S. Register of Copyrights is out, and fear of Donald Trump has become a trend in Japanese literature.  All this, plus the New York Times Bestsellers and the latest news from aois21, Literally This Week.

This episode is sponsored by the 2016 aois21 annual, now available to download from the aois21 market, iBooks, Google Play, and Amazon as well as Interlude to Sentimental Me! by Michael B. Judkins, a book of inspirational poetry, available as an eBook everywhere eBooks are sold and in print from CreateSpace.

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October 16, 2016

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October 16, 2016

This week: does the UK’s education policies threaten creativity in the wake of BREXIT?, HarperCollins is aiming to work with self publishers, a new study shows books can help bridge political divides, the Nobel Prize in Literature was awarded and we’re still shocked, there are four more movies coming from the Harry Potter universe, Hachette is reviewing its royalty system, and a Bangladeshi Publisher has received the PEN Pinter Prize.  All this, plus the New York Times Bestsellers and the latest news from aois21, Literally This Week.

This episode is sponsored by the 2016 aois21 annual, now available to download from the aois21 market, iBooks, Google Play, and Amazon as well as HIVE: Battle at the Dog Star, the next novella in the HIVE series by James D. King, available to download everywhere.

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October 9, 2016

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October 9, 2016

This week: a bookstore in the UK is offering free books for life, we learned of the passing of author Gloria Naylor, the EU is settling its antitrust case with Amazon of eBooks, Amazon is now offering a reading benefit for Prime users, the Nobel Prize in Literature announcement is delayed, J.K. Rowling has released a new Pottermore story, and Canada will be honored in Frankfort in 2020.  All this, plus the New York Times Bestsellers and the latest news from aois21, Literally This Week.

This episode is sponsored by Will This Be On The Final? by Bianca Palmisano, now available for preorder, as well as the 2016 aois21 annual, now available to download from the aois21 market, iBooks, Google Play, and Amazon.

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