According to the Gainsville Sun, James Twitchell admitted to plagiarism and in light of this news, Simon & Schuster is now delaying publication of the paperback version of Twitchell's Shopping for God. Twitchell, an English professor at the University of Florida might even face disciplinary action. According to UF spokeswoman Janine Sikes "The University of Florida takes charges of plagiarism seriously, and if the charges are sustained, the university will take appropriate action."
Thanks to Virginia Postrel, one of the plagiarized, who brought this to our attention.