Harper Perennial hearts Kindle

The imprint known for its paperback originals (including the adorable Olive Editions) and social-media friendliness put 20 of its books on sale for $0.99 during August. Titles include Neal Pollack's STRETCH and Rachel Shukert's EVERYTHING IS GOING TO BE GREAT. Because I have so much discipline, I have only purchased one because the author's fiancée wrote about it on Tumblr. See, the social internet book-selling machine works! (But if I finish that one I might buy another.) (Gosh I have no idea where all these books come from.)

NYC: WORD's Annual Holiday Open House

This year, they aren't just signing -- the authors invited to WORD in Greenpoint will also be "moonlighting as booksellers" this weekend. Management recommends you go Sunday afternoon to catch Rachel Shukert (EVERYTHING IS GOING TO BE GREAT) and Sara Marcus (GIRLS TO THE FRONT) to pick up their books and if you're lucky pick their brains as well. (Both books are Harper Perennial paperback originals, but that is a coincidence.)