The purchase of children's publisher Dry Climate, best known for its alphabetical books spotlighting cities, states, and regions across the U.S., is the latest in a string of acquisitions made by the regional books publisher Arcadia. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2024-05-10 04:00:00 UTC ]
An inside look at the publication process for the bestselling author’s latest novel. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2024-05-10 04:00:00 UTC ]
The suit comes amid a months-long drama which saw allies of a right-wing group take over the library board and abruptly fire the library director. “This is about who should get to decide what books our kids get to read—parents or politicians,” said Angie Hayden of Read Freely Alabama, one of the... Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2024-05-10 04:00:00 UTC ]
For the first time on record, the United Kingdom's book publishing industry exceeded £7billion in 2023, downloaded audio jumping 24 percent. The post UK: Book Revenues Surpassed £7 Billion Pounds in 2023 appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2024-05-09 22:43:14 UTC ]
Before releasing new memoir "Down With the System" on May 14, Tankian spoke about why he's optimistic about Armenia, and whether we might see another album from System of a Down. Continue reading >> [ Source: Los Angeles Times | 2024-05-09 21:29:13 UTC ]
Peel police have arrested a 36-year-old Brampton man in connection with the heist of nearly $24 million in gold and cash from Toronto's Pearson airport a year ago. Continue reading >> [ Source: CBC | 2024-05-09 19:55:15 UTC ]
Bestselling author of Lace and Superwoman turned her attention to helping people overcome anxiety about mathsShirley Conran, the author of Lace and Superwoman, has died aged 91, her son the designer Jasper Conran has announced.The bestselling “queen of the bonkbuster” was also the founder of the... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Guardian | 2024-05-09 18:48:22 UTC ]
The investigation was requested by City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams and the Legal Aid Society. New York City’s watchdog agency has launched an investigation into allegations that the city’s police department improperly used its official social media accounts to target public officials and... Continue reading >> [ Source: Fast Company | 2024-05-09 14:19:00 UTC ]
Tlotlo Tsamaase’s first novel adds to an exciting and growing body of African science fiction. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Conversation | 2024-05-09 14:08:00 UTC ]
Here’s how Amazon’s ebook readers stack up—and which one might be right for you. Continue reading >> [ Source: Wired | 2024-05-09 13:30:00 UTC ]
"I do think that we, as writers, owe things to the people in our lives that we care about." The post Lilly Dancyger Is Rethinking the Ethics of Memoir appeared first on The Millions. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Millions | 2024-05-09 12:00:00 UTC ]
Mayor Eric Adams’ administration is mounting a push for state lawmakers to pass a set of bills loosening some of the rules that govern the city’s notoriously slow capital process, which city leaders say would allow major projects to get done more quickly and cheaply.The city needs permission... Continue reading >> [ Source: Crains New York | 2024-05-09 10:03:04 UTC ]
Ambitious politicians often publish an autobiographical book as they explore whether to launch a presidential campaign. Will California's governor be next? Continue reading >> [ Source: Los Angeles Times | 2024-05-09 10:00:06 UTC ]
The singer and songwriter with a silky-smooth voice has written a memoir with Paul Reiser that recounts his story of pain and redemption with dashes of humor. Continue reading >> [ Source: The New York Times | 2024-05-09 09:04:03 UTC ]
Seven says decision purely commercial but Financial Review editor accuses rival company of ‘abuse of market power’ Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastThe print edition of Nine’s Australian Financial... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Guardian | 2024-05-09 07:55:56 UTC ]
Dark Horse will collect the veteran comics writer's story of a family of magicians battling supernatural evils in a real-world setting in a two-in-one library edition format next January. Millar spoke with 'PW' about the forthcoming volume and his plans for rolling out his older and newer work... Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2024-05-09 04:00:00 UTC ]
The inaugural Amazon Book Sale will run May 15–20 and feature deep discounts on thousands of books, including 50% off print bestsellers. The e-retailer is touting the event as "The Book Sale of Your Dreams." Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2024-05-09 04:00:00 UTC ]
Kaliane Bradley's debut, Colm Tóibín's latest, and Rachel Khong's sophomore effort are among the novels chosen this month by the nation's biggest book clubs, from Oprah and Jenna to 'Good Morning America.' Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2024-05-09 04:00:00 UTC ]
With Mother's Day fast approaching, perhaps you have forgotten to get a gift for the mother or maternal figure in your life—or perhaps you are a mother and are mulling the multivarious meanings of motherhood. If either is true, perhaps this list is for you. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2024-05-09 04:00:00 UTC ]
HarperCollins eked out only a small profit in its latest quarter, with a 14% increase in digital audiobook sales insufficient in offsetting softer sales to Walmart and Costco and slowing sales of romance books and children's books. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2024-05-09 04:00:00 UTC ]