The future of e-books

J.K. Rowling announced this month the launch of a new Harry Potter site, Pottermore.com. The site will be the exclusive distributor of Potter eBooks and will provide what Rowling calls a "unique online reading experience." Today, we talk about what to expect from Pottermore and the future of e-books.

Guests

• Carolyn Kellogg: Book critic and lead blogger for the Los Angeles Times book blog Jacket Copy.
• RD Zimmerman: Author of a series of bestselling mysteries, as well as a trilogy of Russian historical novels under the name Robert Alexander. His forthcoming novel, "When Dad Came Back as My Dog," will be published exclusively as an e-book.

Resources

• About Carolyn Kellogg
• LA Times: Jacket Copy
• About RD Zimmerman