A small decline in print book sales last week came despite a 6.7% increase in adult fiction sales and a strong showing for 'The Courage to Be Free' by Florida governor Ron DeSantis, which was the top-selling book for the week. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2023-03-09 05:00:00 UTC ]
Publisher Ben Sevier has been promoted to executive v-p, from senior v-p, at the Grand Central Publishing division, Beth de Guzman has been promoted to senior v-p and deputy publisher for that division, and Leah Hultenschmidt has been promoted to publisher of the Forever imprint. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2023-03-09 05:00:00 UTC ]
A decline in sales in Wiley's academic group and problems in an open access unit led to a 5% drop in sales in the quarter and an operating loss of $67 million. The unexpected results led Wiley to speed up its streamlining efforts and to lower its financial forecast for fiscal 2023. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2023-03-09 05:00:00 UTC ]
Ob-gyn and best-selling author Dr. Jen Gunter is advocating for women's health education. She spoke to CBC's Michelle Eliot about how women can navigate health information online. Continue reading >> [ Source: CBC | 2023-03-08 22:24:00 UTC ]
Warsick: Testimonial Plays Share Ukrainians’ Experience of War, by Oleksandra Wallo & Anna Halas Essay [email protected] Wed, 03/08/2023 - 14:54 Scene from Performance Survivor’s Syndrome, based on a work by Andriy Bondarenko, Harmyder... Continue reading >> [ Source: World Literature Today | 2023-03-08 20:54:52 UTC ]
The vertical TikTok-style video feed has invaded a lot of the apps we use on a daily basis and now it's officially coming to one more. After announcing a beta test last year, Spotify will begin rolling out a new design for the Home section of its mobile app with a "more visual, dynamic" look.... Continue reading >> [ Source: Engadget | 2023-03-08 18:33:59 UTC ]
Ian Falconer, illustrator, theatrical set and costume designer, and children's book author of OLIVIA, has died at 63. Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2023-03-08 17:49:08 UTC ]
Hey Reese, can we talk? It's about your most recent book club selection. In the fight against antisemitism, I think there were better choices. Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2023-03-08 16:57:32 UTC ]
One day, the friends have had enough with their husbands, their jobs, their lives, and decide to make a break for it. They grip hands, stuff their weapons* into the glove box, and… open a bookstore together. It’s a thing. “Over a drink in the pub one evening, we started to sketch out what our […] Continue reading >> [ Source: Literrary Hub | 2023-03-08 14:08:31 UTC ]
If you want a little shot of sadness, here are some of the best sad short stories to get the emotions flowing in no time! Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2023-03-08 11:36:00 UTC ]
Check out these new March children's book releases, including books by Indigenous creators Joy Harjo, Michaela Goede, and Carole Lindstrom. Start off with Link + Hud: Heroes by a Hair by Jarrett Pumphrey & Jerome Pumphrey. Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2023-03-08 11:31:00 UTC ]
These new manga out in March have everything from cute slice-of-life stories about friendship to former samurai adventures. Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2023-03-08 11:30:00 UTC ]
The new PublisHer pavilion at Bologna International Book Fair co-hosts an International Women's Day breakfast with Kids Can Press. The post International Women’s Day: PublisHer’s Bologna Stand appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2023-03-08 06:52:38 UTC ]
A month after a ransomware attack shut down the bookseller's website and crippled its internal computer systems, the book chain's stores are again accepting all forms of payment and its online store has been restored and is fully functional. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2023-03-08 05:00:00 UTC ]
The Sally Dedecker Award for Lifetime Services recognizes book publishing professionals whose "tireless and persistent" work has made a positive impact on the book publishing industry. Milliot is recognized for his "decades-long commitment to reporting on the book industry." Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2023-03-08 05:00:00 UTC ]
Stephanie Landsem, author of the suspense-thriller 'Code Name Edelweiss', discusses the work of religious fiction and how stories can help illuminate Jewish and Christian teachings. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2023-03-08 05:00:00 UTC ]
Tim Keller, whose books have sold over two million copies, is bringing four new titles to Zondervan; Tyndale Refresh signs a debut author’s guide to intentions and wellness, and more. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2023-03-08 05:00:00 UTC ]
Author-illustrator, fine artist, and designer Ian Falconer, best known as the creator of witty picture books about headstrong, precocious piglet Olivia, died of natural causes on March 7. He was 63. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2023-03-08 05:00:00 UTC ]
In ‘Turning Words’ (Shambhala), Zen priest and musician Hozan Alan Senauke, shares a collection of stories from his life that include teachings learned from Buddhist luminaries such as His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Thich Nhat Hanh, Joan Halifax, Joanna Macy, and dozens of others. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2023-03-08 05:00:00 UTC ]
In response to growth in the categories, Grand Rapids, Mich.-based Christian publisher Kregel Publications has named Kristina Vandiver director of the Kregel Academic and Ministry imprints. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2023-03-08 05:00:00 UTC ]