Noted — Junot Diaz won the John Sargent, Sr. First Novel Prize for THE BRIEF WONDROUS LIFE OF OSCAR WAO. — At Abebooks.com coo Boris Wertz is “transitioning” to a new job with majority shareholder Burda Digital Ventures, creating a Vancouver-based venture capital business that will target consumer Internet investment opportunities in the Pacific Northwest. Wertz will remain on the AbeBooks board and continue to advise the company. The senior management team is being revised as a result, with Laura-Lea Berna promoted to vp of operations; Shaun Jamieson promoted to director of sales and account management, and president of subsidiary […]
