Pete Stavros, co-head of global equity for KKR, said that it will be at least five years before the private equity firm considers selling Simon & Schuster, which it bought last fall. Stavros added that he has many hopes for what S&S can accomplish before he looks for a new home for the... Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2024-02-15 05:00:00 UTC ]
Again this year, Taipei International Book Exhibition both produces programming and hosts more from Frankfurt, for publishing pros. The post Taipei Book Exhibition 2024: Professional Programming appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2024-02-14 23:47:37 UTC ]
The Southern California Independent Bookstore Bestsellers list for Sunday, Feb. 18, 2024, including hardcover and paperback fiction and nonfiction. Continue reading >> [ Source: Los Angeles Times | 2024-02-14 14:00:16 UTC ]
A dirty cat, complicated middle school friendships, a cut-throat school election, and more of today's best children's book deals. Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2024-02-14 14:00:00 UTC ]
Publisher tells investors profits will exceed expectations, attributing this to release of House of Flame and Shadow The publisher Bloomsbury has lifted its annual profit forecasts after the latest novel from the fantasy author Sarah J Maas topped bestseller lists across the world, aided by fans... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Guardian | 2024-02-14 13:36:52 UTC ]
Ah yes. Literature. The vehicle through which we may explore faraway lives we would have otherwise never imagined. From my little, rugged armchair, I can witness forbidden love in the 18th century. Peek into a bustling kitchen in New York City. Discover the dramatic betrayal that fractured the... Continue reading >> [ Source: Electric Literature | 2024-02-14 12:00:00 UTC ]
In her memoir “I Heard Her Call My Name,” the author reflects on her life and embarking on a gender transition in her late 60s. Continue reading >> [ Source: The New York Times | 2024-02-14 10:02:14 UTC ]
Emergence Magazine is an online publication with annual print edition exploring the threads connecting ecology, culture, and spirituality. As we experience the desecration of our lands and waters, the extinguishing of species, and a loss of sacred connection to the Earth, we look to emerging... Continue reading >> [ Source: Literrary Hub | 2024-02-14 09:06:07 UTC ]
On February 13, WI2024 presenters brainstormed ways to sustain connections with readers, listened to a 'Beyond the Binary' panel on identity, and lined up to have ARCs signed by nearly 80 authors at a bustling evening reception. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2024-02-14 05:00:00 UTC ]
A federal judge in California has dismissed a host of claims made by several groups of authors in a now consolidated lawsuit and gave the authors until March 13 to file an amended complaint. The suit’s core claim of direct infringement—which Open AI did not seek to dismiss—remains active. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2024-02-14 05:00:00 UTC ]
The journalist spoke to the 951 booksellers attending Winter Institute about the Race Card Project, which she launched 14 years ago, and how it has evolved into a much-needed dialogue about both race and identity in the U.S.—and a new book, 'Our Hidden Conversations.' Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2024-02-14 05:00:00 UTC ]
A few booksellers attending Winter Institute 2024 have attracted attention on the show floor over unexpected events occurring back home at their stores. For one, B&N is planning to move next door; for another, a spouse's promotion might take him away from his store; for a third, eviction looms. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2024-02-14 05:00:00 UTC ]
As 'House of Flame and Shadow' hits number one in numerous markets around the world, publisher Bloomsbury predicts that total sales for the company will increase by 10% over last year. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2024-02-14 05:00:00 UTC ]
David Shelley, in naming Sally Kim as publisher of Hachette division Little, Brown, says he has admired her work 'from across the Atlantic'. The post Hachette’s David Shelley Names Sally Kim to Lead Little, Brown appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2024-02-13 23:13:31 UTC ]
The Bologna Book Plus, a generalist-publishing program, offers its first 'Audio Forum' on April 10 during Bologna Children's Book Fair. The post Bologna Book Plus Releases New Audio Forum Program appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2024-02-13 15:48:09 UTC ]
“The game industry is out of step with contemporary media in terms of LGBTQ representation, and it is failing its LGBTQ customers.” This sentiment has felt true for years, and now the statistics in GLAAD’s first annual gaming report prove it. The media watchdog and LGBTQ advocacy group today... Continue reading >> [ Source: Engadget | 2024-02-13 14:00:21 UTC ]
The longest Super Bowl game will also go down as the most-watched program in U.S. television history. According to Nielsen and Adobe Analytics, Kansas City's 25-22 overtime victory over San Francisco on Sunday night averaged 123.4 million viewers across television and streaming platforms. Continue reading >> [ Source: CBC | 2024-02-13 13:58:34 UTC ]
If you haven’t tried your hand at painting yet due to lack of space, you can rest assured: You don’t necessarily need a canvas, brushes, and colors to express your artistic creativity. You can also paint with a (tablet) PC — and you don’t need half as much space. It’s also easier to get... Continue reading >> [ Source: PC World | 2024-02-13 12:30:00 UTC ]
The Ripped Bodice knows the romance genre inside and out — and they revealed the swoon-worthy books to read right now. Continue reading >> [ Source: HuffPost | 2024-02-13 10:45:18 UTC ]
His charming memoir “What Have We Here?” traces the path from a Harlem childhood to “Star Wars,” while lamenting the roles that never came his way. Continue reading >> [ Source: The New York Times | 2024-02-13 10:00:45 UTC ]