Active Reader: And Other Cautionary Tales from the Book World

Three stories which explore the darker side of the world of books. In a style reminiscent of the old "Twilight Zone" television show, these three tales will take the book loving reader to a place that is somewhat familiar yet frighteningly surreal and disturbing. Active Reader Loyalty programs that track a reader's every preference are handy, save time and offer great discounts -- at least until your customer data gets into the hands of the wrong person. Browsers A passionate book lover is drawn into a mysterious and eerie little bookstore the way a moth might be drawn to a flame. Distractions How far might a desperate writer go when blindly following the advice of a popular self-help book to eliminate the distractions preventing him from completing his next novel?