Let readers choose their format

Simon's weekly newsletter covers several topics, and its lead item argues that publishers should bundle a novel's formats, such as hardcover, e-book and audiobook, at release because it is more consumer-friendly. Brandon Sanderson says publishers such as Macmillan sell hardcovers and e-books separately, with paperbacks following months later, which punishes readers who want to support authors, and he says that for years he pushed former Macmillan president John Sargent to offer bundles without success. Other items cover the Kindle versus print reading habits, the origins of the telephone greeting "Hello," and the claim that AI-generated video will favor vibes over specific stories.