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PW Picks: Books of the Week, January 25, 2016

This week: a creepy blend of true crime and modern ghost story, plus essays on 25 groundbreaking female artists. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

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Wise named new AAA president

Senior agent at Curtis Brown, Gordon Wise, has been elected president of the Association of Author's Agents (AAA), following the end of current president Sam Edenborough's term. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

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Book-of-the-Month Club Reboots

The venerable club's new model pivots from mail-order business to a hardcover subscription service. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

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How Independent Bookstores Are Thriving in the Digital Age

Oren Teicher, CEO of American Booksellers Association, and three booksellers discuss how low-cost of technology has enhanced the indie bookselling business. The post How Independent Bookstores Are Thriving in the Digital Age appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at 'Publishing Perspectives'

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Scholastic pulls slavery book

The controversy has sparked a debate about producing children's literature that offers a nuanced view of slavery and that is able to ask uncomfortable questions without stifling a conversation on one of the nation's darkest chapters. Continue reading at 'The Christian Science Monitor'

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VIDEO: Costa Book of the Year: Biography

The Costa Book of the Year is announced on January 26th. Nick Higham spoke to each of the shortlisted authors, including Andrea Wulf, winner of the biography prize. Continue reading at 'BBC News'

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George Weidenfeld’s death marks the end of a publishing era

The co-founder and chairman of Weidenfeld & Nicolson, who died this week, had unique status as both brand and editorLast year, Lord Weidenfeld joined his Hachette colleagues in moving to a shiny new HQ overlooking the Thames. Still regularly putting in office shifts, the nonagenarian... Continue reading at 'The Guardian'

[ The Guardian | 2016-01-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Michael Dover remembers George Weidenfeld

Former Weidenfeld & Nicolson employee Michel Dover remembers Lord Weidenfeld. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

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Universities and trade back PRH stance on degrees

Other publishers and universities are welcoming Penguin Random House UK's decision to disregard university degrees as a prerequisite for applications. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

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Top Publishing Links of the Week: January 18-22, 2016

Prize-winning authors, ebook sales and pricing, startups and investments: these are some of the top book publishing stories of the week. The post Top Publishing Links of the Week: January 18-22, 2016 appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at 'Publishing Perspectives'

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Bookselling Roundup, Week Ending January 22, 2016

Canadian chain Indigo goes small; a Tustin, Calif., bookstore prepares to shutter; Amazon gets taxed in Colorado; and more. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

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The Jobs in Books guide to publishing

Maria Vassilopoulos, manager of Jobs in Books and The Bookseller's business development manager, offers advice to those looking for a job in books, whether you have a degree or not. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

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My Job In 5, Sarah Sleath, production and editorial assistant/ publicity and marketing assistant, Swales and Willis/Impress Books

This week I asked Sarah Sleath about he dual role as both production and editorial assistant and publicity and marketing assistant at both Swales and Willis and Impress Books. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

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Are Kids Of Working Moms Better Prepared For Their Future Careers?

Your mommy guilt might be misplaced: A new book shows that working mothers raise great kids.Juggling work and family obligations makes working mothers feel that they're always dropping the ball somewhere. When you're at work, you're missing time away from your kids. When you're at home, you're... Continue reading at 'Fast Company'

[ Fast Company | 2016-01-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Canadian approach to fighting ad blockers: trade ads for user data

U.S. publishers could learn a thing or two about fighting ad blockers from their counterparts up north. Narcity Media, which runs a pair of city-focused sites aimed at Canadian millennials, last week started asking ad blockers to log in with their Facebook accounts if they wanted to read its... Continue reading at 'Digiday'

[ Digiday | 2016-01-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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International Bestsellers: Nobel Laureate Alexievich Tops Swedish List

Bestseller lists from France, Italy, and Sweden, where Svetlana Alexievich was the #1 nonfiction title in December. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

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Religion Publishing Preview: 2016

What's ahead for 2016 for religion publishers? Focusing on connecting with readers who have no religious affiliation, and keeping up with Pope Francis. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

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Debut tackling male depression to Hodder

Hodder & Stoughton has acquired a "brave and life affirming" debut about love, clinical depression and men called Boys Don't Cry. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

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Apple iBooks Category Bestsellers, January 17, 2016

The bestselling iBooks in mystery, romance, sci-fi, biography, fiction, and more for the week ended January 17, 2016. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

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My hero: George Weidenfeld by Antonia Fraser

Lord Weidenfeld, who died this week aged 96, hired author Lady Antonia Fraser when she first started writing. She remembers him introducing her to Wagner and for his perfect chat-up line: “Have you ever thought of writing a book?”“His name is George Weidenfeld,” said my mother, “and he’s a... Continue reading at 'The Guardian'

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