Here are the books that all the book clubs are reading for January 2024, plus how to join in the discussion. Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2024-01-12 11:34:00 UTC ]
Read your way into the best historical fiction of 2023, which spans the globe and time. Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2024-01-12 11:31:00 UTC ]
The audiobook might be less, well, useful than it is entertainingly honest, unfiltered and even bizarre. Continue reading >> [ Source: The New York Times | 2024-01-12 10:00:27 UTC ]
William Gladstone, the literary agent, publisher, author, and founder of Waterside Productions, died on December 27. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2024-01-12 05:00:00 UTC ]
Two standout figures from the Latin American avant-garde of today discuss two of its pioneers. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2024-01-12 05:00:00 UTC ]
Del Ray lands a Keanu Reeves novel, written with China Miéville; Blackstone buys a six-book literary role-playing game; and more. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2024-01-12 05:00:00 UTC ]
An inside look at the publication process for the bestselling author’s latest novel. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2024-01-12 05:00:00 UTC ]
Among this week's headlines: EveryLibrary updates its “legislation to watch” tracker for 2024; Indiana lawmakers take aim at how libraries are funded in the state; and the Los Angeles Public Library gets into publishing. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2024-01-12 05:00:00 UTC ]
Independent bookstores in the western U.S. came through the holidays with boosted balance sheets and tales of community connection. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2024-01-12 05:00:00 UTC ]
The #1 book in the country, 2018’s ‘Atomic Habits’ by James Clear, is joined by new books for resolution makers, including ‘Younger for Life’ and ‘The New Kitchen.’ Plus the January Reese’s Book Club pick, ‘First Lie Wins’ by Ashley Elston, debuts on our hardcover fiction list. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2024-01-12 05:00:00 UTC ]
Amazon-owned online audiobook and podcast service Audible is laying off about 5% of its workforce Continue reading >> [ Source: ABC News | 2024-01-11 22:47:05 UTC ]
If you thought Big Tech’s dreadful year of layoffs would be confined to 2023, you’re (sadly) mistaken. Audible laid off around five percent of its employees on Thursday, which Variety reports is “just over 100 staffers.” The cuts in the audiobook division are part of parent company Amazon’s most... Continue reading >> [ Source: Engadget | 2024-01-11 22:00:11 UTC ]
A literary agency merger serves up culinary publishing as our Rights Roundup highlights books published in Turkish, Catalan, French, German, and Finnish. The post Rights Roundup: JVNLA and Esku Cooking Up Deals appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2024-01-11 21:40:51 UTC ]
Lisa Marie Presley's posthumous memoir will hit shelves later this year, with the help of her daughter Riley Keough, who picked up the pieces. Continue reading >> [ Source: Los Angeles Times | 2024-01-11 20:25:14 UTC ]
The Sheikh Zayed Book Award's translation grant program supported 10 Zayed-winning titles' funding applications in 2023. The post UAE: Sheikh Zayed Book Award Supports 10 Translations in 2023 appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2024-01-11 17:32:47 UTC ]
Book co-written with the star’s daughter Riley Keough promises to reveal ‘the complexity of being a Presley’The posthumous memoir of Lisa Marie Presley written in collaboration with her daughter Riley Keough will be published later this year.The as yet untitled book about Lisa Marie’s life as... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Guardian | 2024-01-11 16:21:17 UTC ]
Minnesota public libraries have had a wave of bomb threats called in over the last week, closing institutions early & increasing fear. Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2024-01-11 14:27:23 UTC ]
With such an incredible range of choices of new audiobooks out in January, you’re sure to find an audiobook perfect for you. Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2024-01-11 11:31:00 UTC ]
How Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez rose up and won an underdog political victory. | Lit Hub Politics Lauren Groff talks about what it’s like to open a bookstore in Florida right now. | Lit Hub Selfishly curated experiences: İnci Atrek on how planning trips can inform novel writing. | Lit Hub Langston... Continue reading >> [ Source: Literrary Hub | 2024-01-11 11:30:15 UTC ]
The debut novel 'Dead in Long Beach, California,' is a sharp, dazzling turn for Compton-raised author Venita Blackburn, who made her name with lightning-fast fiction. Continue reading >> [ Source: Los Angeles Times | 2024-01-11 11:00:44 UTC ]