Drag performers who read stories to children at libraries across Canada have faced an increase in protests calling the events destructive for kids, and in some cases, even threats of violence. But the king and queens say they won't let that stop them, because storytimes are about joy and literacy. Continue reading >> [ Source: CBC | 2023-09-16 08:00:00 UTC ]
‘Kill the Rich’ by Jack Allison and Kate Shapiro is a lacerating satire of America’s gonzo culture—and no one comes out unscathed. A provocative book title doesn’t always telegraph to readers what awaits inside. When it comes to those self-help books that include a naughty little swear on the... Continue reading >> [ Source: Fast Company | 2023-09-16 03:00:00 UTC ]
Not all international audiobook markets are evolving at the same pace, according to speakers at the second online Frankfurt Rights Meeting. The post Frankfurt Rights Meeting 2: Developments in Audio appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2023-09-16 00:02:33 UTC ]
Plus, Nielsen names a new CEO, Hispanic audiences are undercounted, macroeconomic news in a nutshell—and more. Continue reading >> [ Source: Advertising Age | 2023-09-15 18:24:18 UTC ]
From the dark heart of a misguided follower to the young hand of a diarist whose words outlived her, these novels encompass the full spectrum of humanity. Continue reading >> [ Source: The New York Times | 2023-09-15 16:58:33 UTC ]
The publishers are claiming unspecified damages from the file-sharing Library Genesis, which they say has distributed files illegallyFour leading US publishers have sued an online “shadow library” that allows visitors to download textbooks and other copyrighted materials free.Cengage, Macmillan... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Guardian | 2023-09-15 16:55:19 UTC ]
An exhibition about the bohemian set’s “philosophy of fashion” goes deeper than just clothes. Continue reading >> [ Source: The New York Times | 2023-09-15 15:51:18 UTC ]
Today, the National Book Foundation announced the longlist for the 2023 National Book Award for Fiction. The ten titles on the longlist were selected from a pool of 496 books submitted for consideration by their publishers; this year’s judges for Fiction are Steph Cha, Calvin Crosby, Silas... Continue reading >> [ Source: Literrary Hub | 2023-09-15 14:15:56 UTC ]
A right-wing book publisher has a solution to Scholastic Book Fairs: their own. That, plus this week's book censorship news. Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2023-09-15 10:40:00 UTC ]
What are the book clubs reading this month? Dive into eight picks for September book clubs and learn how to join the conversation. Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2023-09-15 10:36:00 UTC ]
Looking for a work of science fiction that will make you really think? Welcome to these philosophical sci-fi books! Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2023-09-15 10:33:00 UTC ]
Terrell Tannen recalls trying to adapt Jim Harrison’s novels for Hollywood—and making a friend in Harrison along the way. | Lit Hub Memoir “I can’t approve of this movie, and by all rights, I could hate it. But I am enthralled.” Annie Berke revisits The Notebook adaptation, (nearly) 20 years... Continue reading >> [ Source: Literrary Hub | 2023-09-15 10:30:28 UTC ]
Phaidon’s publishing program has always been characterized by a fundamental belief in the intrinsic value of art, and the role that books can play in bringing art into our lives. Our hundred-year anniversary gives us an opportunity to look to our past and see the origins of the ideas and ideals... Continue reading >> [ Source: Literrary Hub | 2023-09-15 08:35:11 UTC ]
Quests are a true bedrock of fantasy: the hero’s journey, the wandering hero. From Odysseus to Gawain, to Don Quixote to Bilbo Baggins, to Genly Ai to Geralt of Rivia. Generally a male-coded trope, episodic in format. When I began turning the concept of Godkiller over in my head, I knew I wanted... Continue reading >> [ Source: Literrary Hub | 2023-09-15 08:30:21 UTC ]
Saga Press will move from Gallery to the flagship division of S&S, beginning with its 2024 titles. The imprint has added a number of staffers, and plans to double the number of titles it publishes per year. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2023-09-15 04:00:00 UTC ]
The Norton Shorts series will comprise slim volumes—all less than 200 pages—written on a variety of topics by scholars for the general public. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2023-09-15 04:00:00 UTC ]
Bookstore sales fell 1.3% in July, slipping from $595 million last year to $587 million in 2023, according to preliminary estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2023-09-15 04:00:00 UTC ]
Among the week's headlines: a politically charged hearing on book bans in the U.S. Senate; Illinois libraries face another wave of bomb threats; an internal report reveals the strain library workers at the Oakland Public Library are feeling; and a brilliant essay explores how today's right wing... Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2023-09-15 04:00:00 UTC ]
For 20 years, the San Francisco–based publisher has mentored designers and editors through a paid fellowship program outside the internship model. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2023-09-15 04:00:00 UTC ]
Zakiya Dalila Harris sells two novels to Atria, Knopf buys a book of lyrics from Kazuo Ishiguro, and more. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2023-09-15 04:00:00 UTC ]