Top 5 Publishing Articles/Blog Posts of the Week 1/5-1/9

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.

Is calling a book “difficult” subjective, making the concept of readability a myth?

Overdrive announced a 32% increase in ebook lending in 2014.

Does reading aloud to older children help their reading comprehension skills?

In a survey from PEN American Centerwriters said they self-censor due to worries about government surveillance.

New study from PlayCollective and Digital Book World shows that more kids are using devices for e-reading.