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Site Features and Services

See also our Welcome Page for an overview of key features.

What is Twitter? or How do I Follow an Author on Twitter?

Twitter is a social network and blogging tool that allows users to send and read other users' updates. On SimonandSchuster.com, you can get up-to-the-minute updates from participating authors in the Author Updates feed.

Why can't I view video on SimonandSchuster.com?

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How can I access desk copies and exam copies?

University professors can still access desk, exam copies and other academic resources at highered.simonandschuster.net.

Where can I find book catalogs, sell sheets and other bookseller resources?

Booksellers can still get seasonal catalogs, sell sheets and other tools at www.simonandschuster.biz.

Where can I find reading group guides?

Books with reading group guides are marked on the book detail pages. The guides are often available to print to use in your book club. You can also find guides on the Reading Group Resources page or browse a list of all books with reading group guides.

Where can I find teaching guides, activity sheets, planning calendars and teaching resources?

Teachers and librarians for grades K-12 can still find our teaching guides, activity sheets, planning calendars, book award information and reading group guides at teach.simonandschuster.net.

What is RSS? How do I sign up?

RSS Feeds allow you to get up-to-the-minute news on your favorite Simon & Schuster authors. RSS feeds are automatically updated as new information is posted to our site. To subscribe, just click on the RSS button and select the RSS reader you use, or cut and past the feed URL into your reader. You can view RSS feeds through later versions of Microsoft Outlook, MyYahoo, Google Reader, and dedicated RSS readers such as Newsgator or Bloglines.

Newsletters & Alerts

Where is the email newsletter I used to receive? (e.g., History, Fiction, What's New)

We are changing our newsletter program to serve you better. Current subscribers to newsletters, such as History or Mystery, will now receive the new Simon & Schuster Monthly Update, which will include title selections based on your current newsletter preferences as well as the latest book releases, author news, and videos from Simon & Schuster. You have the option to customize your Monthly Update anytime by visiting the Newsletters & Alerts Center. For booksellers, you can manage your subscriptions here. For educators and librarians you can manage your subscriptions here.

How can I unsubscribe from newsletters and alerts?

You can unsubscribe or change your preferences at the Newsletters & Alerts Center

What is the difference between a Newsletter and an Alert?

A Simon & Schuster Newsletter provides you with information based on your interests. Newsletters are generally sent monthly. Sign up at the Newsletters & Alerts Center. Email Alerts provide you with more frequent updates about a specific author (or series). You can sign up for Alerts on your favorite author's page (or series page).