Are literary blogs poised to reinvigorate book sales? Seems like a lot to ask from a few erudite folks who happen to like getting drunk together, but, hey, whatever works. The Voice's Joy Press looks at the power of lit blogs to move merchandise, calling out the Litblog Co-Op, a book blogger collective that aims to elevate four otherwise-obscure books a year above the remainder bin.

This being blogland, the article creates a give and take between lit bloggers about the validity of the undertaking — your one chance to see a blog spat handled with decorum, decency, and good grammar.
Book Smart [Village Voice via Maud Newton]