Despite dire predictions for independent bookstores just a few years ago, many are now thriving. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Christian Science Monitor | 2015-05-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
After 18 bestselling books, two hit Disney movies, and 15 years, Meg Cabot’s Princess Diaries series is coming to an end when "Royal Wedding" (Morrow) hits stores in June. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2015-05-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
The theme of the International Digital Publishing Forum conference on day one at Book Expo in New York was “Putting Readers First,” but whether power has shifted from publishers and retailers to readers - asserted in a keynote by Canelo Publishing’s Michael Bhaskar - was quickly challenged by... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2015-05-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
Guests at this morning’s annual Children’s Book and Author Breakfast will be entertained by a quartet of children’s book creators. The lineup is impressive: Nathan Lane, Oliver Jeffers, Rainbow Rowell, and James Patterson. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2015-05-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
Eight publishers' representatives kept the mood light as they introduced librarians to the anticipated titles of fall. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2015-05-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
From Chesterton to Christie to Conan Doyle to Highsmith, tracing the modern detective novel back to its roots. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2015-05-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
Michael Joseph will release an autobiography by footballer Steven Gerrard this autumn. The book, called Steven Gerrard: My Story, promises to be an “intimate and revelatory account” of Gerrard’s career. Gerrard joined Liverpool at the age of eight and went on to play more than 700 games for... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2015-05-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
Editors gathered at BEA Friday morning to share their favorite middle-grade books for fall. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2015-05-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
A forthcoming line of picture books from HarperCollins Children's Books invites a new generation of children and their parents to "Explore the World of Margaret Wise Brown" via new editions of some of the late author's stories. The program debuts in 2016 with the publication of two newly... Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2015-05-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
A panel of novelists of forthcoming middle-grade titles, talks the difference between middle grade and YA, the origins of their stories, and life before publication. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2015-05-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
Revenue at Books-A-Million fell 1.9% in the first quarter ended May 2, 2015 compared to last year’s first period. Net loss at the chain was cut to $5.3 million, from $5.6 million. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2015-05-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
While all of the four speakers at Friday's Children's Book and Author Breakfast emphasized the importance of storytelling to their lives, James Patterson went even further, insisting that books save lives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2015-05-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
BEA’s perennially popular Middle-Grade Editors’ Buzz Panel, this year moderated by Sara Hines, co-owner of Eight Cousins Bookstore, in Falmouth, Mass., takes place today, in Room 1E12/1E13, 11–11:50 a.m. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2015-05-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
BookExpo America 2015 felt like even more of a marketing event with literature firmly pushed aside in favor of pure commerce. The post BookExpo America 2015 Elicits Mixed Emotions appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2015-05-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
Since Time Inc. became an indepedent publicly traded company last June, executives at the nation's large magazine publisher have tried to convince Wall Street investors that it's quickly transforming into a digital-first media company. It's certainly made strides, introducing video series,... Continue reading >> [ Source: Advertising Age | 2015-05-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
When it comes to loading times, Facebook’s Instant Articles appear to be living up to their name. Earlier this month, the social network launched its new Instant Articles product, which allows publishers to host articles and videos d ... Continue reading >> [ Source: Editor & Publisher | 2015-05-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
With more than 200 literary and cultural activities in the span of three days, LéaLA, the Los Angeles Spanish-Language Book Fair, demonstrated American Hispanics’ desire to connect with books that reflect their culture in their language. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2015-05-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
Akashic publisher Johnny Temple loves publishing. Like any good publisher, he is excited each season about his new list. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2015-05-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
The Digital Reader reports that due to concerns over “rampant commercial piracy,” Google has closed the Google Play Books Partner Center to new users. The post Google Closes Down Play Books Publisher appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2015-05-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
The decibel level on both the performance platform and audience floor is apt to be stratosphere-high this afternoon, 2:30–3 p.m., when three authors known for their prowess for parody take to the Uptown Stage to spar—er, talk—about books. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2015-05-28 00:00:00 UTC ]