A daily roundup of book and publishing news: A Book Burglar; Davidar from Afar; Rich Reads; iBooks Vs. Kindle App; Nox Reviewed.

Book Burglar

A man was accused of stealing $1.25 million worth of rare books from a Vanderbilt heir. The accused man says the books were rotting in a basement. From the New York Post.

Davidar From Afar

Here's The Bookseller's take on the Davidar scandal.

Rich Reads

JP Morgan Chase puts together a reading list for its richest clients every summer. How many of these books have you read? From the Wall Street Journal.

iBooks Vs. Kindle App

American Consumer News compares iPad e-readers.

Nox reviewed

Ben Ratliff of the NYT reviews the newest book by anne Carson, the subject of our most recent poetry profile.