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The Audio Book Club Reads Americanah

This month, Dan Kois, Jamelle Bouie, and Emily Bazelon discuss Americanah, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s novel about two Nigerians who migrate west: Ifemelu to America, and Obinze to London. Is the romance between these two star-crossed lovers convincing? Do the novel’s sharp-edged takes on race in... Continue reading at 'Slate'

[ Slate | 2014-06-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Tracking The Amazon-Hachette Response

The Amazon-Hachette dispute has dominated conversation in both the industry and the wider culture for the past month. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-06-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Stephen Colbert has some choice words for Amazon (+video)

In a recent episode of his show, Colbert discussed the dispute between Amazon and publisher Hachette which has caused some books, including his own, to be delayed or unavailable to customers. Continue reading at 'The Christian Science Monitor'

[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2014-06-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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HBG USA lays off 3% of workforce

Hachette Book Group in the US is to lay off 3% of its workforce as part of a “cost-savings... Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2014-06-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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How RebelMouse's Social Publishing Platform Can Make Your Traffic Sing Like The Dodo

The same content management system that helped The Dodo reach 1 million views in its first month is now available to all.When the animal news site The Dodo launched in January, it was able to bring in 1 million views in its first month without a single developer. That number has now grown to 7.5... Continue reading at 'Fast Company'

[ Fast Company | 2014-06-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Indie booksellers join Hachette's battle with Amazon

Shops launch 'I didn't buy it on Amazon' sticker campaign, rallying customers and authors including JK RowlingIndependent booksellers in America are weighing into the dispute between Amazon and Hachette with a series of banners telling potential customers "Thanks, Amazon, the indies will take it... Continue reading at 'The Guardian'

[ The Guardian | 2014-06-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Obituary: Publisher Colin Jones, 76

Scholarly and academic publisher Colin Jones passed away on March 1, after a bout with Alzheimer's Disease. He was 76. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-06-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Green Writers Press Takes Local Approach

Last April, writer, designer, and literary agent Dede Cummings had a dream that convinced her that she needed to do something to improve the environment. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-06-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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‘Dubliners’ At 100

This year marks a century since the publication of "Dubliners" by James Joyce, and a year since writer and editor Thomas Morris struck on an idea to riff on the literary classic. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-06-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Magazine publisher ShortList Media reports losses of almost £1m

Company hit by launch of Stylist in France and investment in fashion website Never UnderdressedMagazine publisher ShortList Media has reported a loss of almost £1m in its most recent annual accounts after being hit by the tough launch of Stylist in France and investing in fashion site Never... Continue reading at 'The Guardian'

[ The Guardian | 2014-06-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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In praise of ... Galley Beggar | Editorial

Galley Beggar had the courage to take a chance with an unknown author writing in an unconventional wayIf you hadn't previously heard of Galley Beggar of Norwich, that is hardly surprising. It's a small-scale operation set up by a local bookseller. But Galley Beggar has something which big... Continue reading at 'The Guardian'

[ The Guardian | 2014-06-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Jewish Niche Publishing at its Best

Tablet Magazine profiles Halban Publishers, which they describe as “the best little Jewish publishing house in London." Continue reading at 'Publishing Perspectives'

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2014-06-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Colbert Declares War on Amazon: Watch the Clip

Our Clip of the Week comes to you in the form of two back-to-back segments from Wednesday night's "The Colbert Report," in which Stephen Colbert first outlines the ongoing battle between Amazon and the Hachette Book Group over ebook pricing, and then, together with his guest, National Book... Continue reading at 'Advertising Age'

[ Advertising Age | 2014-06-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Penguin Random U.K. Creates Single Children's Division

Penguin Random House U.K. has created a single children's division, led by Francesca Dow. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-06-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Industry Celebrates Audiobook Month

To commemorate Audiobook Month, the Audio Publishers Association (APA) is orchestrating a blog tour as a part of its June Is Audiobook Month campaign (JIAM), during which 31 different websites will give away an Audie-winning audiobook each day in June. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-06-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Is Amazon Really the Devil?

The Amazon-Hachette dispute is a lot more nuanced than has been portrayed in much of the coverage. The retailing giant has its (sometimes anonymous) defenders in the publishing industry, and Hachette has its critics. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-06-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Wylie opposes first sale for digital

Education publishers rely “heavily on the protections provided by copyright law in the US... Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2014-06-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Staying in the Loop

It’s no secret that writing can be a solitary business. “People talk about just how isolating it used to be,” says author Angie Fox (the Accidental Demon Slayer series). Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-06-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Hachette lays off 3% of staff amid book prices row with Amazon

US publisher will cut staff as 'cost-saving initiative' while row with Amazon continues to hamper ability to sell booksHachette, the multinational book publisher embroiled in a public spat with Amazon, announced that it will be laying off about 3% of its staff on Thursday."Today, we had to make... Continue reading at 'The Guardian'

[ The Guardian | 2014-06-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Foyles partners with Green Carnation Prize

Foyles has partnered with the Green Carnation Prize for LGBT writers.   The two-year... Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2014-06-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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