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Amazon boosts Kindle Paperwhite screen size and battery life in first major upgrade in 3 years - GeekWire

 Panzer made a trip to the GeekWire site today. There he found a post about Amazon's upgrade to the Kindle Paperwhite.
Hey Mom! I want a new Kindle.
According to Todd Bishop's post, Amazon has increased the Paperwhite's screen size to 6.8 inches. The battery life has increased to 10 hours of reading time. The post includes comparisons between the old Paperwhite screen size and the new as well as information about other upgrades made to this new generation. The prices of the new Paperwhite are also included. Pre-orders are available now for an October 27 release date.
 Panzer says, "The increase in battery life makes it worth it."
 Note: This is a short-medium length post. Bring a cup of tea for your  reading today.
 To read the post tootle over to Amazon Kindle Paperwhite

Publishers, Amazon Ask Court to Dismiss 'Illogical' E-book Price-Fixing Suit - Publishers Weekly

Today Panzer made a trip to the Publishers Weekly site. There with a little digging in the posts our inquisitive kitty boy found one about the lawsuit against Amazon and the Big 5 publishers for price-fixing.
  When the case is explained that way, it makes no sense.
In his post Andrew Albanese reports Amazon and the Big 5 publishers' lawyers have asked the court to dismiss the 'illogical' case. The Big 5 publishers are Hachette, HarperCollins, Macmillan, Penguin Random House and Simon and Schuster. Their lawyers say the case is 'illogical' because the case says Amazon and the publishers conspired through e-book price-fixing to make Amazon a monopoly. The lawyers say obviously the publishers wouldn't gain anything "from helping Amazon gain market power."
 Panzer says, "If the case was held in my Kitty Court, I'd dismiss it."
 Note: This is a medium length post. Bring a cup of tea and a muffin for today's reading selection.
 To read the post tootle over to Publishers and Amazon

A New Panzerism

 Panzer on thoughts of Autumn:
Mom's asters are blooming. She said they bring another Summer to a beautiful conclusion.
Hey ...
Wait a minute ...
That means Autumn is coming.
Cold weather. Rain. Sleet. Snow.
COLD!
She better appreciate my work.*
I have to get outside!
I have to rip out all those asters.
NOW!
It's up to ME to stop Autumn from coming!



* Cat Wisdom for humans

Bloody Scotland Announces Prize Winners

You know it's hybrid this year.
Panzer's trip into the Catosphere today took him to the Bloody Scotland site. Bloody Scotland is the name given to the Scotland International Crime Writing Festival. At the site he discovered the McIlvanney Prize and the Debut Prize winners were announced.
 The news release announces Craig Russell's novel Hyde won the McIlvanney Prize and Robbie Morrison's novel Edge of the Grave won the Debut Prize.
 To read the announcement tootle over to 2021 prize winners

Good News by Warren Bull - Writers Who Kill

Panzer was shaken from his nap by laughing and giggling coming from the Catosphere. Hopping in the Panzermobile, he followed all the jocularity to the Writers Who Kill site.
There our kitty treasure-hunter found a post by Warren Bull about all kinds of good things humans have been doing for each other.
To brighten up you day/night (whichever it is for you) tootle over to good news

New books will be hard to come by for the rest of the year - Quartz

Today's trip into the Catosphere took our traveling kitty pilot to the Quartz site. There with no digging at all he found a post about the publishing supply chain.

Did you read yesterday?
According to the post by Hope Corrigan, publishers are telling consumers and booksellers there will be problems with book printing and book deliveries from now through the end of the year. This is due to the supply chain issues caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. Panzer told you about the supply chain problems yesterday, so this information shouldn't come as a surprise.

Panzer says, "Hmm ... This little kitty thinks you better start buying your Christmas present books now."

Note: This is a medium length post. Bring a cup of tea and a small muffin for today's reading selection.
To read the post tootle over to supply chain delaysTo read yesterday's post tootle over to supply chain problems

Supply Chain Problems for Publishers and Authors - Various

 Back in August Panzer told you about the upcoming supply chain problems Ingram was warning publishers to prepare for in the coming months.  Other sources are now experiencing supply problems as well. Some authors' are reporting bookstores are unable to get their book orders filled by their publishers. Other authors aren't getting their books delivered to their book signings.
It's a mess and getting worse.
These problems are attributable to publishers' printers not being able to get the paper necessary to print the books and/or not being able to get the printed books delivered to the publishers. This is due to paper manufacturing problems and delivery problems caused by the pandemic.
If you plan to publish any books (paperback or hardback) before the end of the end of the year, you should read these posts to help plan your strategy.

Panzer says, "Every time humans think they have this Covid thingy under control, its cousin just comes right back."
 
To read the post at Kristine Kathryn Rusch's blog tootle over to supply chain woesTo read the post at Publishers Weekly tootle over to supply chain disruptionsTo read Panzer's previous post tootle over to Ingram supply chain troubles 

No Post

Panzer here.
  I'll just keep the couch warm.
No post today. 
Mom has a project to finish.
Back tomorrow.

Amazon Announces Plans to Hire 125,000 Employees in Hundreds of Cities and Towns Across America - Press Release

Today, Panzer has a quick post for you from Amazon.
 According to the Press Release on the Amazon News site, the company will be hiring 125,000 new employees in various states. The post includes a link with information about how to apply. Pay is $18 an hour. Depending on the job there may be a signing bonus too.  Also included in the post just before the About Amazon section is a link to register for Amazon's Career Day - America on September 15. This is Amazon's recruiter coaching day to help you get a job. It's free to register and attend the sessions. It's virtual, but has limited attendance.
  Sorry! It was just announced today.

Panzer says, "Yes, September 15 is tomorrow. So hurry up and register now, if you want coaching help."
 Note: This is a long-medium length post. Bring a cup of tea and a muffin for today's reading. If you plan to apply for a job at Amazon, dust off your resume and get ready.
 To read the post tootle over to Amazon new employees

A New Panzerism

 Panzer on human indecisiveness:
Mom is always saying to be a good kitty. I wish she'd make up her mind.
Which do you want?
Which is it:
Good ...
or ...
Kitty?



From Cat Wisdom for humans