Amazon cuts delays on JK Rowling novel after consumer pressure

The Silkworm, written as Robert Galbraith, was advertised with long delivery delays, but web retailer appears to have backed down

Bookshop memories: your pictures and stories

We asked you to share anecdotes and photos of your favourite independent bookshops. From romance surrounded by Shakespeare to an encounter with a falconry-loving policeman, here is a selection of your bookshop memories

BitTorrent bundles reach 100m (legal) downloads and streams

Madonna, Moby, Public Enemy and more artists have used service pitched as creator marketing, not piracy. By Stuart Dredge

A digital renaissance for the science fiction short story

Sci-fi and fantasy fiction is entering a golden age of short fiction – thanks to social media, crowdfunding and a loyal community of ardent fans, says Damien Walter

Amazon pulls Warner Bros movies from sales as trade dispute expands

Already in fracas with publisher Hachette, retailer pulls pre-orders such as The Lego Movie to pressure the studio over pricing

Bookshop memories: share your photos and stories

As Foyles closes the doors of its world famous, 111-year-old London store – and opens a new one – share words and images that stir your memories of independent bookshops

Indie booksellers join Hachette’s battle with Amazon

Shops launch 'I didn't buy it on Amazon' sticker campaign, rallying customers and authors including JK Rowling

Hachette lays off 3% of staff amid book prices row with Amazon

US publisher will cut staff as 'cost-saving initiative' while row with Amazon continues to hamper ability to sell books

The war on Amazon is Big Publishing’s 1% moment. What about other writers?

Barry Eisler: More people are buying more books than ever, and more people are making a living by writing them. Why do millionaire authors want to destroy the one company that's made this all possible?