Before I Forget

April 06, 2009

Before I Forget

Because I did forget it was out today until a friend e-mailed me--I wrote this week's Publishers Weekly feature package on self-help/recovery books. It was an interesting topic to report on, and I wouldn't be at all surprised if more publishers don't try reduced pricing like Atria is with Spencer Johnson's new book.

Apr 6, 2009 11:00:34 AM | Books

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