The relationship between authors
and social media has long been a close one, with many of the former realizing
the usefulness of the latter when it comes to staying in touch with their
existing fanbase, and reaching out to new readers to win them over as fans.
Now, one publisher believes that it’s time to take that close relationship to
the next level with the launch of a new Facebook app that will “enable book
lovers to discover new authors and share their favorite books with friends.”