Monday Morning Coffee – 13 October 2025

by Nate Hoffelder

After a decade of running The Digital Reader, Nate is a veteran web publisher with experience in design, maintenance, recovery, and troubleshooting. What little he doesn't know, he can learn.

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Morning Coffee

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October 13, 2025

Here are a few stories to read this Monday morning.

Baker & Taylor, a giant in the library distribution industry, is done.
Hellman’s has created a garlic scented book.
Written Word Media has advice on how authors can use paid advertising to build momentum.
The Onyx BOOX P6 Pro has a phone-shaped 6.13″ color E-ink screen, and 5G connectivity, and yet it is not a phone.
Elizabeth Spann Craig has advice on how authors can keep from confusing their readers. *cough* fantasy *cough*

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