“Whatever has been invented, Le Guin teaches us, can be reinvented.” John Plotz revisits Earthsea. | Lit Hub Criticism Moeen Farrokhi on writing and humiliation under Iranian censorship: “I began to question the very act of writing itself.” | Lit Hub Memoir “No one needs my opinion about books.”... Continue reading >> [ Source: Literrary Hub | 2023-08-26 10:30:54 UTC ]
The Brazilian Publishers' professional programming ahead of the Biennial International Book Fair in Rio features trading, discussion. The post Brazilian Publishers in Rio: Book Fair ‘Professional Days’ appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2023-08-25 20:51:33 UTC ]
If one thing kept me coming back (and back) to Homeworld, it was skirmish mode. Setting up a quick (“quick”) battle against the CPU would often rob me of a whole weekend while at college. Homeworld 3 sees a new mode arrive on the second sequel, a roguelike-inspired multiplayer co-op called War... Continue reading >> [ Source: Engadget | 2023-08-25 15:30:05 UTC ]
Publisher Springer Nature says 2022 article ‘not supported by available evidence’ as editors launch investigationOne of the world’s biggest scientific publishers has retracted a journal article that claimed to have found no evidence of a climate crisis.Springer Nature said it had retracted the... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Guardian | 2023-08-25 15:00:14 UTC ]
TV network executives are alleging bias from two referees in the industry—Nielsen and the Media Rating Council. Continue reading >> [ Source: Advertising Age | 2023-08-25 13:30:25 UTC ]
Seven suburban Chicago public libraries received bomb threats in the last month. That, plus this week's book censorship news. Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2023-08-25 10:40:00 UTC ]
The order comes after lawyers for the school district filed a motion to dismiss the lawsuit on several grounds, including that a policy change that went into effect on July 1 effectively moots the litigation. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2023-08-25 04:00:00 UTC ]
Phoenix Publishing and Media Group offers a bilingual selection of the avant-garde poet’s works spanning the past 40 years. (Sponsored) Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2023-08-25 04:00:00 UTC ]
A new version of the illustrated Bible from publisher David C Cook aims to bring biblical teachings to the next generation of readers. (Sponsored) Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2023-08-25 04:00:00 UTC ]
Michael Wolff sells a book on Fox News to Holt, HarperVia buys a debut novel from translator Anton Hur, and more. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2023-08-25 04:00:00 UTC ]
In-person bookstore author events have returned as the pandemic has eased, but publishers have still scaled back tours and are requiring longer lead times for booking, resulting in a different kind of thinking about bookstore programming. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2023-08-25 04:00:00 UTC ]
Translating a Bible has always been risky, and today, the language of gender often fires up public opinion. That makes the “gender-sensitive” new English translation of Judaism’s core scriptures forthcoming from the Jewish Publication Society a book to watch. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2023-08-25 04:00:00 UTC ]
Short, faith-based content that can be approached one day at a time is a winning combination for young readers, according to religion publishers. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2023-08-25 04:00:00 UTC ]
Holiday-themed devotionals have a strong presence in faith-based publishing catalogs this year. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2023-08-25 04:00:00 UTC ]
Among the week's headlines: bomb threats are made against librarians in Illinois and Oklahoma; Texas leaves the ALA, with Wyoming headed that way, too; and Washington State Librarian Sara Jones offers a powerful defense of librarians. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2023-08-25 04:00:00 UTC ]
Regional favorites include a sporty self-help title and back-to-school stalwarts. Plus 'Rabbit Hutch' author Tess Gunty shows 'CBS Sunday Morning' viewers around her hometown. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2023-08-25 04:00:00 UTC ]
Sailing into a new decade, New England’s indie organization glances back and charts its course. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2023-08-25 04:00:00 UTC ]
This year’s gatherings provide opportunities for booksellers to rub shoulders with authors and strategize about challenges facing the book world. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2023-08-25 04:00:00 UTC ]
Booksellers, exhibitors, and authors alike can expect a mix of business and camaraderie at this year's fall trade shows. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2023-08-25 04:00:00 UTC ]
Independent booksellers from across the country highlight eight independently published books they're excited to sell this fall. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2023-08-25 04:00:00 UTC ]