Staff statement blames closure after eight years on financial challenge of running independent media outletThe magazine gal-dem, an online and print publication for women and non-binary people of colour, is to fold after eight years.In a public statement shared on Friday, staff at gal-dem said:... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Guardian | 2023-03-31 12:59:18 UTC ]
As April rolls around and scattered showers might keep us indoors (or nudge us to a sheltered spot outdoors), it’s a great time to revisit the books we had been meaning to read. Whether you choose to read indoors or out—and I support both—a list of some intriguing books that will be released in... Continue reading >> [ Source: Literrary Hub | 2023-03-31 11:47:44 UTC ]
Our favorite books coming out this week include new titles from Omer Aziz, Michelle Min Sterling, Jess Row, and more. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2023-03-31 04:00:00 UTC ]
The Indigenous Editors Association is working to broaden the Indigenous presence in all aspects of Canadian publishing. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2023-03-31 04:00:00 UTC ]
A big rise in sales of adult fiction and smaller gains in the young adult category resulted in a 1.6% increase in unit sales of print books last week, making it the third consecutive week print sales increased over 2022. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2023-03-31 04:00:00 UTC ]
With a Kickstarter campaign now underway for the audio edition of his new book, 'Red Team Blues,' Cory Doctorow shares the mistakes of his past campaigns—and why it's all worth it. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2023-03-31 04:00:00 UTC ]
Despite a decline in sales, cost controls and a rebound in its custom publishing operation led to a 67% jump in profits for Quarto Group in 2022. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2023-03-31 04:00:00 UTC ]
Longtime publisher Hardie Grant is kicking off their North American line of food and lifestyle titles in style. (Sponsored) Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2023-03-31 04:00:00 UTC ]
Ren DeStefano, author of the new thriller 'How I'll Kill You,' selects 10 of the scariest serial killer stories. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2023-03-31 04:00:00 UTC ]
Flatiron wins a rom-com by Katelyn Doyle, Grisham sells a sequel to 'The Firm' to Doubleday, and more. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2023-03-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
At a ceremony on March 29 in New York City, the winners of this year’s Whiting Awards, which honor emerging writers, were announced. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2023-03-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
Bilingual families, dual-language classes, and libraries serving communities with a large number of Spanish speakers are driving demand for dual-language titles for young readers in the U.S. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2023-03-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
Among the week's headlines: bomb threats over Juno Dawson's 'This Book Is Gay' highlight the increasing threat level librarians and teachers are facing; Missouri lawmakers vote to defund the state's public libraries; and PEN America's Nadine Farid Johnson tells Congress that the country is... Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2023-03-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
Manga has a massive week, Pulitzer Prize winner Matthew Desmond's latest hits #2 in adult nonfiction, a graphic novel reintreprets 'Beowulf' and hits the adult fiction list, and more. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2023-03-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
Big gains in adult fiction drove a 1.6% increase in overall print unit sales in the week ended March 25, compared to the similar week last year. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2023-03-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
Amazon-owned Audible has started putting ads in audiobooks, potentially indicating a sea change within the industry. The company says it is “conducting limited testing” on a select user base with the advertisements and that this step is currently reserved for non-paying members, giving them... Continue reading >> [ Source: Engadget | 2023-03-30 18:54:46 UTC ]
Publisher pays tribute to ‘genius’ who was an ‘inspirational leader’Peter Usborne, the founder of the children’s books publisher Usborne and the co-founder of Private Eye magazine, has died aged 85, the publisher has announced.He died “unexpectedly but peacefully” surrounded by his family this... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Guardian | 2023-03-30 18:46:40 UTC ]
The winners of 2023 Audie Awards were announced this week. The award honors the best audiobook performances in 26 categories. Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2023-03-30 17:36:40 UTC ]
The ebook and audiobook distributor Bookwire opens its presence in a seventh country, looking to the United States for new business. The post Germany’s Bookwire Announces Opening a United States Subsidiary appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2023-03-30 16:58:12 UTC ]
A 'society publisher,' the European Molecular Biology Organization, announces an open-access agreement with Springer Nature. The post Springer Nature Partners with Germany’s EMBO Journals appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2023-03-30 15:11:10 UTC ]