Gathering accurate data on book sales is difficult and complicated, but making data on sales overly accessible could have unintended consequences. According to the author, we should think twice about publicizing detailed sales data because of the online harassment this could subject authors to. Furthermore, he argues that focusing even further on sales will only hurt niche genres and discourage writers. Read full article here
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The First Solar-Powered Car Comes at a Hot Price
The Lightyear O is a revolutionary electric car powered by the sun. Developed by a Dutch startup, the four-door sedan has over 50 square feet of solar panels on its roof and hood, generating up to 43 miles of energy a day. With production now underway in Finland, the car does come with a hefty price tag at $262,000, but the company hopes to introduce a more affordable version, the Lightyear 2, by 2025. Read full article here