We finally have a major author trying the equivalent of a subscription model to enroll and regularly reach core readers. Direct Brands’ Book-of-the-Month Club is launching a James Patterson Library continuity program along with Little, Brown. Members “will automatically receive all new thrillers by James Patterson for $12.95 plus shipping and handling,” sent once a month. Patterson says in the release, “I’m delighted about my books being made available through Direct Brands, since I know that they are dedicated to giving readers direct access to their favorite authors and titles.”ReleaseJP Library A long Guardian piece on James Frey in connection […]
