Top 5 Publishing Articles/Blog Posts of the Week 2/3-2/7

number_5_redEvery week, we recommend 5 publishing articles/blog posts that supplement the major news for the week. Whether data or industry commentary, we hope these 5 links will be a simple way to keep you in the know. 

Why should publishing companies build communities among authors and readers, and what benefits would those communities yield to the publisher?

Will celebrity cameos increase the visibility of book trailers?

In hopes of stabilizing its publishing industry, Slovenia passes fixed book price law.

Could Sony and Kobo’s recent deal be a model for Nook?

TechCrunch tracks shares-per-story for both old and new media outlets.