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International Bestseller Lists, October 2015

A number of different authors topped bestsellers lists around the world at the end of October. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-11-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Keeping the I in NCIBA

Calvin Crosby, the new executive director of the Northern California Independent Booksellers Association, looks ahead to growing the indie bookselling scene. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

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McMillan first poet to win Guardian First Book Award

Andrew McMillan has become the first poet to win the £10,000 Guardian First Book Award with his “elegantly poised and intimate” collection of poems, Physical (Jonathan Cape). Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

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This Week's Bestsellers: November 27, 2015

Fortune smiles on the National Book Award winners, all of whom get a bump in sales this week. Plus new books by David Baldacci, Janet Evanovich, and Todd Wilbur make our top 10 overall list. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

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Trading faces

In the seven years since The Bookseller began its annual selection of publishing’s influencers, The Bookseller 100—which, along with the Rising Stars, attempts to show an image of publishing through its people—how has the sector reshaped itself to meet the future? The answer is a long one. In... Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

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Monday is #AuthorDay: 'We need the commitment'

"Candy Crush is more fun than reading a book," writes Katie Roden, "Actually, secretly, you know this is true." In preparation for Monday's inaugural staging of Author Day—an issues-driven conference for publishers and authors—Roden, a speaker on our "Industry Interests" panel, positions the... Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

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New Study Finds Low Levels of Digital Library Borrowing

Only 25% of library patrons borrowed an ebook in the past year, according to the latest BISG survey. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

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Adele’s classroom concert, Captain America, Klopp does Scouse - viral video

Also this week, hiccuping through the Australian national anthem, Jeff Bezos is joining the space race, and a Jane Austen classic gets the zombie treatmentWith Thanksgiving over for another year and the heartwarming American tradition of Black Friday upon us, let’s start this week’s roundup with... Continue reading at 'The Guardian'

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Lost Neruda Poems Launched with Crowdfunded Publishing Campaign

Two works by Pablo Neruda will debut in English after nonprofit poetry press Copper Canyon raised over $50,000 on Kickstarter to fund the project. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

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Generational shift in Bookseller 100

This year's Bookseller 100—our annual list of the main movers and shakers in the book trade—marks a generational shift. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

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Oneworld to publish Jihadi John book

Oneworld is to publish a book on ‘Jihadi John’ by British journalist Robert Verkaik, the only journalist to have met and interviewed Muhammed Emwazi. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

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Are you truly thankful for the good books you already have?

On Thanksgiving Day, after the dishes are cleared, scan your own home library and remind yourself how lucky you are to have so much great writing at your fingertips. Continue reading at 'The Christian Science Monitor'

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Reading Agency reveals Summer Reading fall

The number of children in the UK who took part in The Reading Agency’s Summer Reading Challenge this year was down 2.8% on last year’s figure. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

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Hachette Children’s opens Carmelite Prize for student illustrators

Hachette Children’s Group is offering a student the chance to illustrate a picture book by Cressida Cowell, thanks to a new competition. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

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USC Now morning report: JuJu Smith-Schuster among the top receivers in nation

Fact of the day: USC's JuJu Smith-Schuster ranks sixth nationally among receivers, averaging 110 receiving yards per game. He has caught 68 passes, 10 for touchdowns. In The Times: Clay Helton's ability to keep USC on even keel has early beginnings John McKay and Tommy Prothro took USC-UCLA... Continue reading at 'Los Angeles Times'

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Tamblyn made c.e.o of Kobo

Michael Tamblyn has been made c.e.o of Kobo, taking over from Takahito Aiki, who was in charge of the company for just under two years. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

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Tamblyn Named Kobo CEO

Michael Tamblyn will take over as CEO of the ebook company on January 1, succeeding Taka Aiki. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

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Faber acquires next Stewart Lee book

Faber has signed Content Provider, a new book from award-winning comedian and writer Stewart Lee. Content Provider will feature a selection of Lee's columns and articles with annotations, foot-notes and some new material. It will published in August 2016. Publishing director, Hannah Griffiths,... Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

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Arts Council protected, national business rates scrapped in Spending Review

The Arts Council will have its funding protected under the Spending Review, while business rates will be devolved to local councils. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2015-11-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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