The sales are over (mostly), the pie has been eaten (mostly), the gratitude has been felt (mostly), and we’re back to work (er, completely, boss!) It’s time for Giving Tuesday, so why not consider donating a few dollars to these worthy literary organizations? Book Industry Charitable Foundation... Continue reading >> [ Source: Literrary Hub | 2023-11-28 17:47:34 UTC ]
An overwhelming majority of parents and guardians believe librarians are trustworthy and that libraries are safe spaces for children. Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2023-11-28 15:08:22 UTC ]
The staff of The New York Times Book Review choose the year’s standout fiction and nonfiction. Continue reading >> [ Source: The New York Times | 2023-11-28 14:01:52 UTC ]
At Guadalajara's fair, Bologna Children's Book Fair and Italy's publishers are among market participants. The post At Guadalajara: EU Guest of Honor, and Italy in Mexico appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2023-11-28 13:33:00 UTC ]
Here are the sci-fi and fantasy titles getting the most recognition in best of the year lists and award shortlists! Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2023-11-28 11:38:00 UTC ]
A semi-serious discussion of the study "She's Got Legs: Longer Legs in Female Comic Book Characters Correspond to Global Preferences." Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2023-11-28 11:31:00 UTC ]
For this installment in a series of interviews with contemporary poets, Peter Mishler corresponded with Dara Barrois/Dixon, co-editor of Hell, I Love Everybody: The Essential James Tate (Ecco). Barrois/Dixon (née Wier) is the author of several collections of poetry, including five titles from... Continue reading >> [ Source: Literrary Hub | 2023-11-28 09:49:43 UTC ]
The following essay by Tom Borders is excerpted from Among Friends: An Illustrated Oral History of American Book Publishing & Bookselling in the 20th Century, edited by Buz Teacher and Janet Bukovinsky Teacher (Two Trees Press). * In 1970, Louis Borders was working in a bookstore in Boston... Continue reading >> [ Source: Literrary Hub | 2023-11-28 09:49:05 UTC ]
After weeks of anticipation, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit will finally hear oral argument in the state’s appeal of judge Alan D. Albright’s August 31 decision to enjoin key provisions of HB 900. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2023-11-28 05:00:00 UTC ]
Read on for news about the new publishing program based on popular board game Ticket to Ride, two recently released Dr. Seuss podcasts, merchandise to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Tortall universe, a new Dick Tracy comic book series, brand extensions for Spookley the Square Pumpkin, and... Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2023-11-28 05:00:00 UTC ]
The fair celebrated its 10th anniversary this year, hosting 478 exhibitors from 25 countries and territories, including 127 from overseas, and 42,733 visitors—making CCBF the biggest event dedicated to kids' books and content in Asia. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2023-11-28 05:00:00 UTC ]
Larry Hughes, who began his publishing career as an assistant editor at Pocket Books in 1949 and rose to become chairman of the Hearst Trade Book Group some 40 years later, died on November 14. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2023-11-28 05:00:00 UTC ]
A new feature on Apple Books gives users Spotify Wrapped–style insights into their reading habits in 2023—a year in which Jack Carr, Prince Harry, Britney Spears, and Rebecca Yarros topped the Apple Books charts. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2023-11-28 05:00:00 UTC ]
Cyber Monday is almost over but the deals are not yet gone. There are still a number of great tech deals out there, so if you're a little late to the holiday shopping frenzy that has been the past few days, fear not. You can still save on gadgets from Apple, Sonos,... Continue reading >> [ Source: Engadget | 2023-11-27 23:00:03 UTC ]
As Cyber Monday begins to wind down, nearly all of the deals are still live on Amazon, so if you've had other stuff going on, you still have time to shop Echos, Kindles, Fire TV sticks and more at a discount. Amazon seems to reserve its best deals for three events: its... Continue reading >> [ Source: Engadget | 2023-11-27 22:18:55 UTC ]
Today is the last day to get an Audible subscription at a discounted rate for the holidays. A Cyber Monday deal on the audiobook subscription service brings a Premium Plus membership down to just $6 per month for the first four months — that's more than half off the... Continue reading >> [ Source: Engadget | 2023-11-27 18:30:45 UTC ]
The best science fiction and fantasy book deals of the day, curated by Book Riot. Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2023-11-27 17:18:35 UTC ]
What is SkyTree Book Fairs? The new book fair attempting to take the place of Scholastic in schools–but it's not what you think. Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2023-11-27 17:16:53 UTC ]
Cyber Monday is finally here, and even though many of the best Black Friday deals have carried over into today, it's still worth checking online sales to see if you want to pick up anything while prices are down. Whether you dropped some money on new tech a few days ago... Continue reading >> [ Source: Engadget | 2023-11-27 15:25:39 UTC ]
With Cyber Monday deals have come big savings on all things Amazon. If you’ve been looking to get a new Echo speaker for your home office or pick up a Kindle as a holiday gift, now’s a great time to shop for all of Amazon’s gadgets and gear. For 2023, we’re seeing a new... Continue reading >> [ Source: Engadget | 2023-11-27 14:45:32 UTC ]