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Amicus Briefs Filed in Internet Archive Copyright Case - Publishers Weekly

IA scanned books without permission. That's it.
Panzer found an interesting post at the Publishers Weekly site about the Internet Archive (IA) case in which the IA was found to have committed copyright infringement.
 According to Andrew Albanese's post, the Internet Archive (IA) has filed it's appeal brief of the judge's decision, the publishers have filed their response brief, and groups which either support IA or the publishers have filed their briefs. The different group briefs for and against the decision are listed and quoted in the post. Links are included in the post.
 Panzer says, "You'll need to read all those group briefs quotes. This is one of those cases that goes on forever."
 Note: This is a long post. You'll need to decide what to bring to snack on while you read.
 To read the post tootle over to Internet Archive Copyright Case

Gwyl Crime Cymru Festival - Wales' International Crime Literature Festival - Free to Attend Online

I attended last year and enjoyed all the book talk.
Today, Panzer has news about the Gwyl Crime Cymru Festival for you. If you don't have the time or money to get to Wales for the Gwyl Crime Cymru Festival, there is another option available.
 The Gwyl Crime Cymru Festival is Wales' First International Crime Literature Festival.
 The online festival will be April 17 - 19 and April 22 - 24. (The Apri1 20 - 21 are also available, but are recorded.) The festival online panels are now listed at the site. They're free to attend, but you must register and get a ticket to attend. Be sure to read the panel description before you register because some panels are presented in Welsh. The panels are live.

Below is a link to read about the festival and a second link to go to the panel descriptions and ticket order page.

To read about the festival tootle over to Gwyl Crime Cymru FestivalTo book tickets tootle over to Panel tickets

54 Writing Contests in April 2024 - no entry fees - Publishing ... and Other Forms of Insanity

Hurry. Some deadlines are soon.
When Panzer was out tootling around in the Catosphere today, he made a stop at the Publishing ... and Other Forms of Insanity site. There he found a post about April's writing contests.
 Erica Verrillo's post lists 54 writing contests which don't charge an entry fee.  There are contests for science fiction, poetry, humorous poetry, nonfiction, short stories and more. Some of the contests have restrictions and some have April 1 submission deadlines.
 Panzer says, "Be sure to read the submission rules."
 Note: Because there are 54 contests on the list, this is a long post. You'll need to decide what to bring to snack on while you read.
 To read the post tootle over to Writing Contests

Baker & Taylor, Library Ideas Partner to Distribute Vox Books - Publishers Weekly

  It's really short.

Panzer found this press release at the Publishers Weekly site. Baker and Taylor will distribute Library Ideas Vox Books.
 Panzer says, "It's an interesting idea to have the book read to you while you are reading it."

Note: This is a short press release. You won't need a snack while you read this.
To read the press release tootle over to Baker and Taylor and Library Ideas

A Monday Panzerism

 Panzer on romance:
Note to self:
Don't worry about wearing the tuna cologne ...

She had me fooled.*
when ...
the only cat in the neighborhood ...
is a ...
pole cat.



From Cat Wisdom for humans

Your Free Sunday Jigsaw Puzzle: If I fit, it's mine.

HintHere's your Sunday jigsaw puzzle.
As always, remember at the puzzle site to click the square in the lower left corner to see the finished puzzle.
Have fun with this one.
To do the puzzle tootle over to If I fit, it's mine.

Your Free Classic Mystery Audiobook: The Curse of the Egyptian Mummy

That's it. I'm finished for today.
Panzer found this 1993 audiobook at Louise Anne Bateman's Out of Print Audiobooks channel on YouTube.
 The book The Curse of the Egyptian Mummy was written by Pat Hutchins. It's narrated by Brigit Forsyth and 2 hours 32 minutes long.
Not everyone may like this audiobook. Be forewarned, the mystery begins with a cub scout troop and their camping trip, so it may not be for you.
Make a cup of tea, sit back and give it a try.
  To listen to the audiobook tootle over to The Curse of the Egytian Mummy

Your Free Mysteryrat's Maze Podcast Mystery Short Story: Charity Begins At Home

I want one more.

If you like listening to mystery stories, Panzer found one for you on the Mysteryrat's Maze Podcast. The short story Charity Begins At Home is written by Herschel  Cozine. It's narrated by Sean Hopper and 24 minutes long. Make a cup of tea and enjoy the mystery.

To listen to the short story tootle over to Herschel Cozine

Your Free Classic Noir Mystery Movie: Black Tuesday

I've got more places to look.
Panzer found a classic mystery movie at DK Classics channel.

The noir crime film Black Tuesday is a 1954 black and white movie. It's 1 hour 20 minutes long.
Grab a cup of hot chocolate, a warm blanket and get comfortable while you enjoy the film.
To watch the movie tootle over to Black Tuesday
 

Free Rom-Com Romance Audiobook: Getting Lei'd

The nasty words are all gone.
For all you romantic comedy romance lovers Panzer found one on YouTube for you.
 The romance audiobook Getting Lei'd is written by Ann Omasta. It's AI narrated and 4 hours 45 minutes long.

The book has been cleaned up for YouTube with all the bedroom scenes and nasty words removed. If you want to read all the deleted sections, you'll need to buy the book. Get your favorite beverage, wrap up in a blanket and enjoy the romance.

To listen to the audiobook tootle over to Getting Lei'd