Flying out the door ...

Not only do Ms Meyer’s terrifically successful teen-vampire books now have their own ‘account manager’ at Hachette, apparently they have inspired some particularly creative shoplifting. I hear that one central Melbourne bookshop was flummoxed at how their entire stock of a ‘limited-edition’ tie-in tote bag (will merchandising wonders never cease?) was pilfered in one hit … while on top of a very tall display in clear view.